A JSA ensures everyone involved has an understanding of the task, the hazards, control measures required and an opportunity to discuss any health and safety issues before the job begins.
Before you start the job, STOP:
1. Step back and have a look
2. Think about the job
3. Look for the hazards
4. What else is happening in the area?
5. Can you do the job safely?
Ask yourself, "can you"
List the steps required to complete the job. (Follow the flow of the Process
List the potential hazards beside each step.
List the control methods required to ELIMINATE or MINIMISE each hazard.