Job Hazard Analysis Checklist
Job Hazard Analysis Checklist
Quick Summary
A job hazard analysis checklist helps crews identify potential hazards before work starts and determine practical ways to reduce risk. Reviewing tasks step by step can improve communication, prevent overlooked hazards, and help crews work more safely. This checklist is useful for subcontractors, foremen, crew leaders, project managers, and anyone responsible for planning daily work activities.
When to Use This Checklist
- Before starting a new project or work phase.
- Before performing high-risk tasks.
- When site conditions change.
- After incidents, near misses, or safety concerns.
- When introducing new equipment or materials.
- As part of daily pre-task planning meetings.
Before You Start
- Review the scope of work and planned activities.
- Walk the work area before beginning the analysis.
- Identify crew members involved in the task.
- Review project plans, schedules, and work sequences.
- Gather applicable permits, procedures, and safety information.
- Include supervisors and affected workers in the discussion.
Safety Checks
- Potential fall hazards have been identified.
- Electrical hazards have been evaluated.
- Equipment and vehicle movement risks have been reviewed.
- Material handling hazards have been identified.
- Environmental conditions such as weather have been considered.
- Required PPE has been determined for the task.
Tools, Equipment, and Materials
- Job hazard analysis form.
- Project plans and scope documents.
- Site maps or work area layouts.
- Equipment inspection records if applicable.
- Safety procedures and work instructions.
- Manufacturer information for specialized equipment or materials.
Job Hazard Analysis Checklist
- Task or work activity has been clearly defined.
- Work activity has been broken into major steps.
- Potential hazards have been identified for each step.
- Struck-by hazards have been evaluated.
- Caught-in or caught-between hazards have been reviewed.
- Fall exposure has been assessed.
- Electrical exposure has been assessed.
- Equipment and vehicle hazards have been reviewed.
- Material handling and lifting hazards have been identified.
- Environmental and weather-related risks have been considered.
- Control measures have been identified for each hazard.
- Required PPE has been specified.
- Crew members understand the hazards and controls.
- Questions and concerns have been addressed before work begins.
- Changes in conditions will trigger a review of the analysis.
- Completed analysis has been documented and shared with the crew.
Documentation Needed
- Completed job hazard analysis forms.
- Crew attendance or signoff records.
- Supporting site photos if applicable.
- Permit records related to the work activity.
- Equipment inspection records.
- Notes regarding hazard controls and corrective actions.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using the same analysis without reviewing current site conditions.
- Identifying hazards without assigning controls.
- Failing to involve the crew in the discussion.
- Rushing through the task breakdown process.
- Ignoring weather or changing site conditions.
- Failing to update the analysis when work plans change.
End-of-Day / Final Review
- Analysis has been completed and documented.
- Crew members have reviewed the identified hazards.
- Control measures have been implemented.
- Any changes in conditions have been documented.
- Completed records have been filed with project documentation.
Checklist Completion
Project / Job Name
Jobsite / Location
Completed By
Role / Title
Completed Date
Completed Time
Signature
Reviewed / Approved By, if needed
Notes / Follow-Up Items
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