Exploring JSA and JSBO: Can You Share Your Experiences and Insights?

Dear all,

I want to start a discussion on JSA and JSBO. Kindly share your experience on the same. I'm attaching a sample JSA format.

Thanks and regards.

Hi @kvsundaram,

Please let me know what kind of discussion you are expecting. The format that you have is very simple, and when it comes to Job Safety Analysis, it contains all that is required.

Then, JSBO (Job Safety Behavior Observation Process) is something very much different from JSA, as per my understanding. The main aim of JSBO is to bring behavioral change into the workgroup.

When it comes to JSA, it's to be made before work, and JSBO is something that should be performed during work, in which you can refer to JSA. Whether all that is written down in JSA is being followed or not, all can be cross-checked through JSBO.

Let me know your real intention in starting such a discussion. I hope we can reach a good conclusion.

Regards,
Dipil Kumar V

Hi Dipil,

Thank you for the reply. My real intention is to understand the performance of these, whether it is being done or not. I want the team to do the same if not in practice. The sample format is only for guidance on how to proceed. I am more interested in its implementation part. Let's have some discussion and improve the implementation process.

We are currently implementing the same and also performing FMEA. This approach yields very good and better results. I hope you are clear now.

Regards.

In our plant, we are ensuring that for all the tentative jobs, a Safe Work Procedure is in place, which is the same as a Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and is mandatory for all the jobs. If a job is being carried out without a SWP, it is a violation. The implementation of SWP is currently in progress and is becoming more robust day by day. Toolbox talks based on this particular SWP are being conducted in each section before the start of any job.

Another system we have in place is the safety observation process, which is driven by top management. The top executives are actively engaging in field visits to conduct safety observations with the aim of instigating behavioral changes among the workforce. They are also emphasizing the importance of SWP to the job supervisors and ensuring that work is being carried out in accordance with the SWP. This concerted effort is contributing to the strengthening of SWP implementation.

I believe that the involvement of top management in any system will undoubtedly enhance and facilitate successful implementation.

Regards,
Dipil Kumar V