Free mining JSA template
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A mining JSA (Job Safety Analysis) is a structured risk assessment used on mine sites to break a task into steps, identify hazards and document control measures. This template covers underground and surface mining operations , ground stability, mobile equipment interaction, blasting exclusion zones, dust and particulate exposure, heat stress and falls of ground. Download the free PDF-ready template below. No sign-up required.
Last updated: 2026-04-10 · MapTrack
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How to use: Complete mine/site details → define the task → list work steps → identify hazards and controls → assess residual risk → worker sign-on → save as PDF.
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What is a mining JSA?
A mining JSA (Job Safety Analysis) is a structured risk assessment that breaks a mining task into individual work steps, identifies the hazards associated with each step, and documents the control measures required to eliminate or minimise risk. In a mining environment, JSAs address hazards specific to underground and surface operations , ground stability and falls of ground, mobile equipment interaction, blasting exclusion zones, dust exposure (silica, coal dust, diesel particulates), heat stress, electrical hazards in potentially explosive atmospheres, and inrush or inundation risks. Under Australian Mining Regulations and state-based Mines Safety legislation, a JSA or equivalent risk assessment must be completed before non-routine or high-risk tasks commence on a mine site.
Benefits of using a mining JSA
- Systematic hazard identification: break each task into steps and identify mining-specific hazards before work begins.
- Regulatory compliance: meet Australian Mining Regulations and state-based Mines Safety legislation requirements for risk assessment documentation.
- Risk-ranked controls: document control measures for each hazard using the hierarchy of controls, with initial and residual risk ratings.
- Worker engagement: the sign-on section ensures every worker has reviewed the JSA and understands the hazards and controls before starting work.
- Accountability: the JSA records who assessed the task, who supervised, and who signed on , creating clear responsibility.
- Audit trail: a completed JSA provides documented evidence for safety audits, incident investigations and regulatory inspections.
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What to include in a mining JSA
Our free mining JSA template includes:
- Task details: mine/site name, date, operation type (surface/underground), task description, location/panel/level, assessor and supervisor.
- Work steps and hazard analysis: numbered work steps with hazards, risk rating (L × C), control measures, residual risk and responsible person.
- Pre-filled mining steps: access to work area, ground support inspection, equipment setup, task execution, material handling, area clean-up and make safe.
- PPE requirements: hard hat, safety glasses, hi-vis, steel caps, hearing protection, dust mask/respirator, gloves, self-rescuer (if underground).
- Additional hazards: blank rows for site-specific hazards not covered in the main table.
- Worker sign-on: 10-row register with name, company, signature and date.
- Declaration and signatures: assessor and supervisor sign-off.
How to complete a mining JSA
- Complete the task details , mine/site, date, operation type, task description, location and personnel.
- Break the task into sequential work steps. Use the six pre-filled steps as a starting point and add or modify as needed.
- For each step, identify the hazards. Consider ground conditions, mobile equipment, dust, heat, electrical and atmospheric hazards.
- Document control measures using the hierarchy of controls (eliminate, substitute, isolate, engineer, admin, PPE). Rate the initial and residual risk.
- Check the PPE requirements section and tick all items required for the task.
- Brief all workers on the JSA. Each worker signs the sign-on register to confirm they understand the hazards and controls.
- The assessor and supervisor sign to authorise the task.
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Back to download formWhen to complete a mining JSA
A new mining JSA must be completed before commencing any non-routine task, high-risk activity, or when conditions change on the mine site. This includes changes to the work area (e.g. ground conditions have deteriorated), changes to personnel (new workers joining the crew), changes to the task scope, or at the start of each new shift. If conditions change during the task , such as unexpected ground movement, atmospheric changes or equipment failure , the work must stop and the JSA must be reviewed and updated before resuming. The completed JSA should be retained as part of the mine's safety records for audit and compliance purposes.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a mining JSA?
- A mining JSA (Job Safety Analysis) is a structured risk assessment that breaks a mining task into individual steps, identifies the hazards associated with each step, and documents the control measures required to eliminate or minimise risk. In a mining environment, JSAs address hazards specific to underground and surface operations , ground stability, mobile equipment interaction, blasting exclusion zones, dust and particulate exposure, heat stress and falls of ground. Under Australian Mining Regulations and state-based Mines Safety legislation, a JSA (or equivalent risk assessment) must be completed before non-routine or high-risk tasks commence on a mine site.
- When is a JSA required on a mine site?
- A JSA is required before commencing any non-routine task, high-risk activity, or when conditions change on a mine site. This includes tasks such as working near open voids, operating near mobile equipment, entering confined spaces underground, performing maintenance on heavy plant, working at heights, blasting operations, and any task where the existing SWMS or SOP does not cover the specific conditions. Many mine sites also require a JSA review at shift changeover or when new workers join the crew. The JSA should be reviewed and updated whenever the task, environment or personnel change.
- What mining-specific hazards should be assessed in a JSA?
- Mining-specific hazards to assess include: ground stability and falls of ground (strata failure, rock falls, rib spall), mobile equipment interaction (haul trucks, loaders, drill rigs), blasting , exclusion zones, misfires, flyrock, dust and particulate exposure (silica, coal dust, diesel particulates), heat stress and dehydration (especially underground), electrical hazards in potentially explosive atmospheres, inrush and inundation (water, mud, fill), noxious or oxygen-deficient atmospheres underground, noise and vibration from heavy plant, working at heights on stockpiles or infrastructure, and entanglement in conveyor systems or rotating equipment.
- Is the template free to use without MapTrack?
- Yes. You can download and use the mining JSA template for free. Open the file and use your browser's Print → Save as PDF to keep a copy. No MapTrack account required. If you later want digital JSAs for your mine site with GPS location tagging, photo evidence and electronic sign-on, we'd be happy to show you MapTrack.
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