JHA Job Hazard Analysis Pre-Task Inspection

Pre-task job hazard analysis inspection to document task steps, identify hazards, verify controls, and capture signoff before work begins.

Job Scope and Work Authorization

• Work order, permit, or job ticket reviewed and matches the task scope
• Task location, equipment, and boundaries verified in the field
• Required permits identified and available before work begins
• Supervisor or competent person authorized the job to proceed
• Crew members briefed on the task and stop-work authority

Task Steps and Hazard Identification

• Task steps documented in the order the work will be performed
• Hazards identified for each task step
• Potential exposure to energy sources reviewed
• Line-of-fire, pinch point, struck-by, and caught-between hazards considered
• Work at height, confined space, excavation, or other high-risk conditions identified

Controls, PPE, and Energy Isolation

• Required PPE identified for the task
• PPE available, inspected, and worn correctly by crew
• Engineering controls, guarding, or barriers verified before work starts
• Lockout-tagout or equivalent energy isolation applied where required
• Stored energy released, blocked, or restrained before task begins

Work Area Conditions and Emergency Readiness

• Housekeeping adequate; walking/working surfaces free of slip, trip, and fall hazards
• Access/egress routes clear and emergency exits unobstructed
• Fire protection and emergency equipment available for the task
• Eyewash or emergency shower accessible and unobstructed where chemical exposure is possible
• Communication method and emergency contact plan confirmed

Pre-Task Signoff

• Unresolved hazards or deficiencies documented
• Corrective actions assigned and communicated before start
• Inspector signoff
• Worker or crew lead signoff