Risk and Job Task

Occupational injuries and fatalities occur every day in the workplace. These injuries often happen because employees are not trained in the proper job procedure. One way to prevent workplace injuries is to establish proper job procedures and train all employees in safer and more efficient work methods.  

A job safety analysis QSA) is a simple method for identifying risks associated with a job task. By identifying hazards, a company can reduce risks and develop appropriate safety procedures. This is an essential process in reducing occupationally related injuries.  

A JSA is a method that can be used to identify, analyze, and record  

The existing or potential safety and health hazards associated with each step 

The recommended action(s) or procedure(s) that will eliminate or reduce these hazards and the risk of a workplace injury or illness 

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