Write a job safety analysis for a risky task
A step-by-step breakdown of a task with its hazards and the controls needed before anyone does it.
The prompt
Help me write a job safety analysis (JSA, also called a job hazard analysis) for a task.
Task: [e.g. "changing a conveyor belt", "unloading containers", "working at height to replace lights"]
Where and with what equipment: [LOCATION, TOOLS, MACHINES, CHEMICALS]
Who does it and how often: [ROLES, FREQUENCY]
Current procedure or how it's done today: [DESCRIBE OR PASTE]
Past incidents or near misses on this task: [IF ANY]
Build the JSA as a table:
step # | task step (start with a verb) | hazards (what could hurt someone) | risk rating (likelihood x severity, before controls) | controls | residual risk.
Requirements:
- Break the task into 6-12 steps, including setup, isolation/lockout where relevant, and cleanup.
- Consider hazard types: mechanical, electrical, stored energy, falls, manual handling, chemical, vehicle traffic, heat/noise, working alone.
- Apply the hierarchy of controls; don't rely only on PPE or "be careful."
- List PPE, permits, and training needed before starting.
- Add stop-work triggers: conditions where the worker should stop and call a supervisor.
Then give a 1-page version for the toolbox talk. This is a draft; review it with the people who do the task and a qualified safety professional, and check it against local regulations.
Highlighted [brackets] are blanks to replace with your own details.
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What to fill in
- LOCATION, TOOLS, MACHINES, CHEMICALS
- ROLES, FREQUENCY
- DESCRIBE OR PASTE
- IF ANY
How this prompt is built
This prompt follows the RTF structure (Role, Task, Format). RTF tells the model who to be, what to do and what shape the answer should take. It is the quickest structure that still gives noticeably better results than a bare request.
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