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Job Safety Analysis

The Job Safety Analysis course offered by OXQUAL develops practical skills for breaking work activities into logical steps, identifying hazards and determining suitable controls before a task is performed. The programme provides a structured approach for integrating hazard ide...

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Overview

About this qualification

The Job Safety Analysis course offered by OXQUAL develops practical skills for breaking work activities into logical steps, identifying hazards and determining suitable controls before a task is performed.

The programme provides a structured approach for integrating hazard identification and risk control into routine and non-routine work. Learners develop competence in preparing JSA documents, communicating controls and reviewing assessments when working conditions change.

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Curriculum

What you'll cover

Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:

  1. Introduction to Job Safety Analysis
  2. Purpose and Benefits of JSA
  3. Selecting Jobs for Analysis
  4. Breaking Tasks into Logical Steps
  5. Identifying Hazards at Each Step
  6. Physical, Chemical and Biological Hazards
  7. Ergonomic and Mechanical Hazards
  8. Risk Evaluation
  9. Hierarchy of Controls
  10. Developing Safe Work Procedures
  11. Assigning Control Measures
  12. Employee Participation
  13. JSA Communication
  14. JSA Documentation
  15. Record Keeping
  16. Monitoring JSA Effectiveness
  17. Review Following Incidents or Changes
  18. Continual Improvement
Who this qualification is designed for
Audience
Audience

Who it's designed for

This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:

  • Safety Officers
  • HSE Professionals
  • Supervisors and Team Leaders
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Operations Personnel
  • Engineers
  • Safety Auditors
  • Personnel responsible for task planning and risk assessment
Benefits of this qualification
Benefits
Benefits

What you'll gain

Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:

  • Improve task-specific hazard-recognition skills.
  • Break jobs into manageable and assessable steps.
  • Evaluate risks associated with each task stage.
  • Develop effective control measures.
  • Prepare practical safe-working procedures.
  • Improve workforce participation in risk assessment.
  • Maintain clearer JSA records.
  • Review and improve JSAs following workplace changes.
Assessment

How this qualification is assessed

The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.

  • Format: Multiple-choice questions and case-study assessment.
  • Total Questions: 40.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 60 minutes.
  • Mode: Online or in-person.
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