# 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.

- Topic: Projects & Operations
- Framework: RTF
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Write, Analyze, Fill-in Template
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/write-a-job-safety-analysis-for-a-risky-task

## Prompt

```text
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.
```

## What to fill in

- LOCATION, TOOLS, MACHINES, CHEMICALS
- ROLES, FREQUENCY
- DESCRIBE OR PASTE
- IF ANY

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