Job Safety Analysis Documents for Every Trade
A Job Safety Analysis (JSA) breaks each work task into steps, identifies hazards at each step, and lists practical control measures. Unlike a full SWMS, a JSA is a streamlined tool ideal for daily pre-start meetings, toolbox talks, and routine risk assessments. Our JSA documents are built from the same hazard data as our SWMS, ensuring consistency across your safety documentation. Each JSA includes risk ratings and references to relevant Australian Standards.
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Carpentry
Framing, formwork, trusses, decking, fit-out, and heights
Concreting
Formwork, pouring, finishing, post-tensioning, and tilt-up/precast
Bricklaying & Masonry
Brick and block laying, stone work, retaining walls, and lintels
Scaffolding & Access
Scaffold erection and dismantling, working platforms, and edge protection
Demolition
Residential, commercial, asbestos, excavation, and hazmat removal
Civil Works
Road works, drainage, kerbing, stormwater, and earthmoving
Painting
Interior, exterior, lead paint, spray painting, and heights
Plastering
Plasterboard, fire-rated systems, rendering, and wet areas
Flooring
Timber, carpet, vinyl, concrete grinding, and epoxy coatings
Tiling
Floor tiling, wall tiling, wet area tiling, and large-format tiles
Glazing
Window and door glass installation, curtain walling, and skylights
Insulation
Thermal insulation, acoustic insulation, sarking, and wall wrapping
Waterproofing
Membrane application, wet area waterproofing, balcony, and roof membranes
Electrical / HVAC / Solar
Electrical rough-in, switchboards, solar, AC, ventilation, and cabling
Plumbing
Hot water, drainage, gas fitting, confined spaces, and excavation
Fire Protection
Fire services, sprinkler systems, fire door installation, and detection
Roofing
Roof tiling, sheeting, restoration, gutters, and height safety
Welding & Hot Work
Arc welding, gas cutting, grinding, brazing, and hot work permits
Landscaping
Earthworks, retaining walls, irrigation, paving, and tree work
Fencing
Timber, metal, and glass fencing, post hole boring, and pool fencing
Signage & Line Marking
Traffic management, road signage, car park marking, and wayfinding
Swimming Pool Construction
Pool excavation, steel fixing, plumbing, tiling, and pool fencing
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Job Safety Analysis Documents — Common Questions
What is the difference between a JSA and a SWMS?
A SWMS is a legal requirement for high-risk construction work and must include detailed control measures and worker sign-off. A JSA is a simplified hazard analysis used for daily planning, toolbox meetings, and non-HRCW tasks. Many businesses use both.
When should I use a JSA?
Use a JSA for daily pre-start meetings, when introducing new workers to a task, for non-high-risk activities, or as a quick reference during toolbox talks.
Can a JSA replace a SWMS?
No. If the work is classified as high-risk construction work under WHS Regulations, a SWMS is legally required. A JSA complements a SWMS but cannot replace it for HRCW.
Are your JSA documents editable?
Yes. All JSA documents are delivered in editable Word (.docx) format with your business details pre-filled.
Is a JSA a legal requirement in NSW, Victoria or other states?
No Australian state or territory mandates a document called a JSA. The legally required document for high risk construction work is the SWMS — under WHS Regulations s.299 in the model WHS states, Reg 299 in Western Australia, and Reg 327 of the OHS Regulations 2017 in Victoria. Principal contractors still commonly ask for a JSA at daily pre-starts for tasks outside high risk construction work, which is exactly what these documents are for.
JSA Guides & State Requirements
Free, no sign-up — what the law actually requires, jurisdiction by jurisdiction.
Audited Against Australian WHS/OHS Legislation
Every document is internally audited against national WHS/OHS legislation and relevant AS/NZS standards to ensure legislative alignment. Found something that needs updating? Let us know and we'll fix it at no cost.