Free JHA JSA template
JHA and JSA template for safer task planning
A job hazard analysis or job safety analysis helps crews understand task steps, hazards, and controls before the work starts.
JHA template
SafetySphere workflow view
Supervisors, safety managers, and field crews.
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Task breakdown
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Hazard controls
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Team acknowledgement
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Review history
Hazard controls
Team acknowledgement
Review history
JHA template
Break work into steps
A useful JHA starts with the actual sequence of work, not a generic hazard list.
- Task steps
- Equipment and materials
- Responsible crew members
JHA template
Connect hazards to controls
Every hazard should have practical controls that workers can understand and apply.
- Elimination and substitution
- Engineering and administrative controls
- PPE requirements
JHA template
Keep acknowledgement records
SafetySphere helps teams capture review and acknowledgement records digitally.
- Digital sign-off
- Version history
- Project-linked JHAs
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Template sections to use
Use this outline as a planning resource, then digitize the workflow in SafetySphere when your team needs searchable records and reporting.
Job task
Task steps
Hazards per step
Controls per hazard
Required PPE
Competency requirements
Team acknowledgement
FAQ
Questions safety teams ask
Are JHA and JSA the same thing?
Many teams use the terms similarly: both focus on task steps, hazards, and controls.
When should a JHA be reviewed?
Review it before the task, when conditions change, after incidents, and when procedures are updated.
Can SafetySphere manage JHAs?
Yes. SafetySphere includes job hazard analysis workflows and team acknowledgement records.
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