Free JSA template (job safety analysis)
Free JSA template (Job Safety Analysis). Break tasks into steps, identify hazards and document risk controls. Download PDF or complete digitally on site.
Updated 22 Sept 2026
Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Complete before commencing task: identify hazards and document controls for each step
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| e.g. | - | Excavator - 8 tonne | - | - | - |
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The PDF includes all 8 numbered rows, ready to print or fill on screen.
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A JSA (job safety analysis) template breaks one task into steps and records the hazards, risk ratings, controls and crew sign-on for each step. Supervisors complete it with the crew before non-routine, high-risk or unfamiliar work, and review it when scope, crew or conditions change. Part 3.1 of the model WHS Regulations requires risks to be managed, with controls chosen using the hierarchy in regulation 36.
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- The MapTrack JSA template (job safety analysis) has 5 columns and room for 8 entries. Columns: Step, Task Step Description, Hazards Identified, Risk, Controls in Place.
- A JSA (Job Safety Analysis, also called JHA) breaks a single task into its individual steps, identifies hazards at each step and records the controls applied. It is not a generic site risk assessment.
- Complete the JSA with the workers who will perform the task, not in isolation. Worker consultation is mandatory under WHS Act 2011 section 47 and frontline operators will surface hazards a supervisor never sees from a distance.
- Every worker on the task signs the completed JSA before work starts. The signed sign-on sheet is the primary evidence state and territory regulators look for when assessing duty of care under WHS Act 2011 section 19.
- Apply the hierarchy of controls under WHS Regulations 2011 regs 35 and 36: eliminate first, then substitute, isolate or engineer, then administer, then PPE. PPE alone is the weakest control and should never be the only barrier on a high-risk task.
- Review and re-sign the JSA when conditions change, new workers join the task or an incident or near miss occurs. A JSA is a live document, not a one-off form, and the original stays on file with a note when it is superseded.
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What is a JSA template (job safety analysis)?
A Job Safety Analysis (JSA), also known as a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), is a structured safety document that breaks a task into individual steps, identifies the hazards associated with each step and records the controls needed to eliminate or minimise those hazards. JSAs are a core part of workplace safety management across construction, mining, manufacturing, maintenance and any sector where physical tasks carry real consequence. The completed JSA is reviewed with all workers before the task begins, ensuring everyone understands the risks and the agreed controls, and each worker signs the sign-on sheet to acknowledge the document.
The legal foundation in Australia sits in WHS Act 2011 section 19 (primary duty of care), WHS Act 2011 section 47 (mandatory consultation with workers who are or are likely to be directly affected), and WHS Regulations 2011 Part 3.1 (managing risks). For high-risk construction work listed in WHS Regulations 2011 regulation 291, the JSA is usually superseded by or rolled into a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS), which is a more formal legal instrument with additional content requirements. Outside the high-risk construction work definition, the JSA remains the most practical tool for documenting how a specific task will be performed safely. Safe Work Australia's Code of Practice for How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks recommends a step-by-step hazard identification process, and the JSA aligns directly with this guidance.
What good looks like: a JSA between five and fifteen steps, each step with its own column of hazards, an inherent risk rating, a control written in the hierarchy order required by WHS Regulations 2011 reg 36, a residual risk rating after controls and a named responsible person. The crew that will perform the work signs the sign-on sheet at the work face, the supervisor countersigns before tools-down ends, and the JSA stays on the work-pack alongside the permit and the toolbox talk. Mature teams treat the JSA as a live document and re-issue or amend it as soon as scope, plant, crew or conditions change.
Common failure modes are predictable: generic JSAs copied from a previous job that do not reflect this site or this task; steps written too broadly so a single row covers half the work and multiple distinct hazards; hazards listed without a residual rating so the effectiveness of the chosen control is never assessed; reliance on PPE as the only control when isolation or engineering was reasonably practicable; missing worker sign-on; and stale JSAs left on the work-pack after the crew rotated or the weather changed. Each of these is the kind of weakness an inspector or insurer surfaces during an investigation, and any one of them undermines the duty of care evidence the document is meant to provide.
Picture a civil crew running a tie-in on a water main, with a suspended load swinging over the work area. If the JSA lists lifting as a step but has no hazard for keeping people clear of the load, and the residual rating column is blank, nobody has checked that the controls work. The fix is simple: for any suspended load, require a tagged-out exclusion zone and a residual rating signed by the lift supervisor before the crew signs on.
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Benefits of using this JSA template (job safety analysis)
- Proactive hazard identification: systematically identify hazards before work starts, not after an incident.
- Clear communication: every worker on the task reads and signs the JSA, so expectations are shared and understood.
- WHS compliance: demonstrate that risks have been identified, assessed and controlled as required under WHS legislation.
- Audit trail: a signed JSA provides documented evidence of your risk management process for audits and investigations.
- Consistency: a standardised template ensures the same rigour is applied to every task, regardless of who prepares it.
- Continuous improvement: review past JSAs to refine processes, update controls and reduce repeat incidents.
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What to include in a JSA template (job safety analysis)
This JSA template (job safety analysis) covers 8 key areas:
- Job / task details: job title or description, location/site, date, supervisor name.
- JSA prepared by: name and position of the person preparing the analysis.
- Workers involved (sign-on): name, company and signature for every worker participating in the task.
- Task steps table: step number, task step description, hazards identified, risk rating (before and after controls) and controls in place.
- Additional controls / PPE required: any extra controls, permits or PPE beyond those listed per step.
- Emergency procedures reference: site emergency contact, muster point and first-aid location.
- Supervisor review and approval: supervisor reviews the JSA, confirms controls are adequate and signs off.
- Worker acknowledgement signatures: each worker signs to confirm they have read and understood the JSA.
How to use this JSA template (job safety analysis)
- Fill in the job details at the top of the form - job title, location, date, supervisor and the person preparing the JSA.: Record the specific task or job title, the site and area where the work will be performed, the date and the names of the supervisor and the person preparing the JSA. This header ties the analysis to a specific task, time and place.
- Break the task into sequential steps. List each step in order in the task steps table.: Observe the task or discuss it with experienced workers. List each step in the order it will be performed, from setup through execution to clean-up. Aim for 5 to 15 steps. Steps that are too broad may miss hazards; steps that are too granular become unmanageable.
- For each step, identify the hazards that could cause harm. Consider the environment, equipment, materials and people involved.: Think about what could go wrong at each step: falls, struck-by, caught-in, electrical contact, manual handling strain, chemical exposure, heat, noise and environmental factors. Consult workers who regularly perform the task as they know the practical risks.
- Assign a risk rating to each hazard (before controls). Use the hierarchy of controls to determine appropriate controls - elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and PPE.: Rate each hazard using a likelihood x consequence matrix to determine the initial risk level. Then apply controls starting from the top of the hierarchy: can the hazard be eliminated? If not, can it be substituted, engineered out or managed with administrative controls? PPE should be the last resort.
- Record the controls in the Controls in place column and re-rate the residual risk after controls are applied.: Write the specific control measure for each hazard in the controls column. Re-assess the risk with the control in place to determine the residual risk rating. If the residual risk remains high, additional controls or a different approach may be required.
- Note any additional PPE, permits or emergency procedures that apply to the overall task.: List any PPE required beyond the site minimum, any permits needed (hot work, confined space, working at heights) and reference the site emergency plan including muster point and first aid location. These apply to the whole task rather than individual steps.
- Brief all workers on the JSA before work begins. Each worker signs the sign-on sheet to confirm they understand the risks and controls.: Gather the crew at the work area and walk through the JSA step by step. Encourage questions and allow workers to add hazards they have identified. Each worker must sign the sign-on sheet before commencing work to confirm they understand and accept the documented controls.
- The supervisor reviews the JSA, confirms controls are adequate and signs off. Save or print the completed form for your records.: The supervisor checks that all significant hazards have been identified, controls are practical and adequate, and all workers have signed on. The supervisor signs and dates the form. File the completed JSA for audit records and future reference.
- Re-issue the JSA when scope, plant, crew or conditions change. Mark the original as superseded and brief the crew on the new version before work restarts.: A JSA is a snapshot of the agreed risk picture at the time work started. Any material change to the task, the plant being used, the location, the crew composition, the weather or the surrounding work changes the hazard profile and invalidates the snapshot. Stop the job, walk through the updated scope with the crew, identify any new hazards, agree the additional controls and have everyone re-sign before work restarts. The original JSA stays on file with a note that it was superseded. Live JSA discipline is what separates a working document from a folder filler.
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A JSA should be completed before any non-routine, high-risk or unfamiliar task begins. Many organisations also require a JSA for routine tasks that carry significant hazards, working at heights, hot work, confined-space entry, excavation, electrical isolation and heavy lifts. If the scope, location, personnel or conditions change, the JSA should be reviewed and updated before work continues. As a rule of thumb: if the task could result in a serious injury, a JSA is warranted. Your site safety management plan or principal contractor requirements will outline which activities require a JSA on your project.
Safe Work Australia's model Code of Practice for How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks recommends reviewing risk assessments whenever the task, equipment, personnel or workplace conditions change. Organisations should also schedule periodic JSA reviews to capture lessons learned from near misses and incidents.
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Applicable regulatory standards
This template is a starting point. Check the current requirements that apply to your equipment, work and location. The template alone does not establish compliance.
| Standard | Edition | Clauses this template relies on | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Work Health and Safety RegulationsSets the risk management duty and control hierarchy a JSA records; high risk construction work needs a SWMS instead. | Model WHS Regulations as at 5 December 2025 (cited within as the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011) |
| Safe Work Australia (drafted by the Parliamentary Counsel's Committee) |
| Model Work Health and Safety Act (Model Work Health and Safety Bill)The primary duty of care, and the duty to consult the workers who will do the task. | Model WHS Bill as at 5 December 2025 (includes the Model WHS Legislation Amendment (Incident Notification) 2025) |
| Safe Work Australia (drafted by the Parliamentary Counsel's Committee) |
| Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risksThe four-step process a JSA follows: identify hazards, assess risks, control them and review the controls. | November 2024 version (first published December 2011; revised 2018) |
| Safe Work Australia |
| Model Code of Practice: Construction workExplains safe work method statements, which replace a JSA for high risk construction work. | November 2024 version (first published November 2013) |
| Safe Work Australia |
| Occupational health and safety management systems - Requirements with guidance for useHazard identification and risk assessment within an OH&S management system. | ISO 45001:2018 (Edition 1) with Amd 1:2024 (climate action changes) |
| International Organization for Standardization (ISO)Sold by the publisher |
| Risk management - GuidelinesGeneral risk management guidelines behind the likelihood and consequence ratings. | AS ISO 31000:2018 | Whole instrument | Standards AustraliaSold by the publisher |
Model Work Health and Safety Regulations
Edition: Model WHS Regulations as at 5 December 2025 (cited within as the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011)
Sets the risk management duty and control hierarchy a JSA records; high risk construction work needs a SWMS instead.
- Part 3.1: Managing risks to health and safety: identify hazards, eliminate or minimise risks using the hierarchy of controls, maintain and review controls.
- reg 36: Hierarchy of control measures: substitution, isolation and engineering controls first, then administrative controls, then personal protective equipment.
- reg 38: Control measures must be reviewed and revised as necessary, including when they fail, before changes creating new risks, for new hazards, after consultation, or on a qualifying representative's request.
- reg 291: Lists 18 kinds of high risk construction work, such as falls over 2 metres, work on or beside a traffic corridor in use, and areas with moving powered mobile plant.
- reg 299: A SWMS must be prepared before high risk construction work starts, identifying hazards, risks and control measures.
Safe Work Australia (drafted by the Parliamentary Counsel's Committee)
Model Work Health and Safety Act (Model Work Health and Safety Bill)
Edition: Model WHS Bill as at 5 December 2025 (includes the Model WHS Legislation Amendment (Incident Notification) 2025)
The primary duty of care, and the duty to consult the workers who will do the task.
- s 19: Primary duty of care: a PCBU must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of workers and others, including safe plant, systems, training and supervision.
- s 47: A PCBU must, so far as reasonably practicable, consult workers who are, or are likely to be, directly affected by a health and safety matter.
Safe Work Australia (drafted by the Parliamentary Counsel's Committee)
Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks
Edition: November 2024 version (first published December 2011; revised 2018)
The four-step process a JSA follows: identify hazards, assess risks, control them and review the controls.
- Section 2: Step 1 of the risk management process: how to identify hazards.
- Section 3: Step 2 of the risk management process: how to assess risks.
- Section 4: Step 3: how to control risks, including the hierarchy of control measures and keeping controls effective.
- Section 5: Step 4: how to review control measures.
Model Code of Practice: Construction work
Edition: November 2024 version (first published November 2013)
Explains safe work method statements, which replace a JSA for high risk construction work.
- Section 4: Safe work method statements: what they are, preparing, implementing and reviewing them.
Occupational health and safety management systems - Requirements with guidance for use
Edition: ISO 45001:2018 (Edition 1) with Amd 1:2024 (climate action changes)
Hazard identification and risk assessment within an OH&S management system.
- 6.1: Actions to address risks and opportunities, including hazard identification and assessment.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)Sold by the publisher
Risk management - Guidelines
Edition: AS ISO 31000:2018
General risk management guidelines behind the likelihood and consequence ratings.
Standards AustraliaSold by the publisher
Each source was read at its publisher and the page checked on 26 October 2026. The publisher's current text is the authority.
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