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Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
By Dr. Wes E. Scott
Pre-Conference Workshops
Feb 20-21,2010

Introduction

Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is a proven process for controlling operating hazards and costs. Get a step-by-step overview of the process, and define your role in making it effective. Through lecture, demonstrations, and workshops, you’ll learn how to develop and manage a JSA program in your workplace. You’ll also learn how to enlist participation from line employees, supervisors, and upper management.

Target Audience

Full-time safety practitioners, safety committee members, safety coordinators, safety specialists, human resources, safety managers, loss control managers and operations managers

Workshop Objectives

  • Recognize and use important safety and health terminology.
  • Understand JSA’s relation to continuous improvement in your organization.
  • Identify and communicate the safety and financial benefits of using JSA.
  • Gain support for and participation in the process from line employees, supervisors, and upper management.
  • Identify the key requirements for a successful JSA.
  • Recognize the hazards inherent in task performance.
  • Develop appropriate solutions and hazard controls.
  • Complete a JSA form correctly.
  • Use JSA to develop efficient procedures that reduce personal injuries and operating costs.
Workshop Description

The stages and steps in performing a JSA will be described in detail with examples. Attendees will practice what they are taught by performing exercises and participating in workshop sessions to conduct a JSA to gain experience using the method. Attendees will take part in practical team exercises, typical case studies and open discussion forums, as related to their own organization’s operational activities. The main objectives addressed in this workshop include understanding workplace hazards, performing a JSA, JSA action plan, and implementing a JSA program.


Workshop Instructor – Dr. Wes E. Scott

Wes Scott (PhD, PE) has over 30 years experience in the bio-medical, engineering, environmental and occupational safety and health fields. As Manager, Consulting Services at the National Safety Council, Wes provides oversight for core courses and other occupational training instruction for open enrollment and on-site programs. He provides technical and curriculum input for the development, implementation, and modification of occupational safety and health training programs, services and systems; and identifies safety and health needs in the marketplace that can be satisfied with existing consulting/training expertise.


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