What is a job hazard analysis?

A job hazard analysis (JHA), also known as job safety analysis (JSA), is a technique that focuses on job tasks as a way to identify hazards before they occur. It focuses on the relationship between the worker, the task, the tools, and the work environment. Ideally, after you identify uncontrolled hazards, you will take steps to eliminate or reduce them to an acceptable risk level.

For purposes of a JHA or JSA, a “job” is a task, such as chocking a trailer or changing a light bulb, rather than a title such as “warehouse worker” or “forklift operator.” Most companies will have hundreds of “jobs” for which a JHA could be done.