Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

What this document is

A Job Hazard Analysis is a written report that examines a specific job or task. It lists the steps involved, the hazards at each step, and the controls needed to reduce or eliminate those hazards.

The regulation that requires it

29 CFR 1910.132 requires employers to assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present or are likely to be present which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment. OSHA 3071 provides guidance on conducting Job Hazard Analyses to meet this requirement. The rule requires employers to identify hazards and select the appropriate PPE to protect employees. In California this aligns with Title 8 CCR Section 3380 on PPE hazard assessment.

Who needs it

General contractors, subcontractors, and any employer whose workers face task-specific hazards must complete JHAs. This includes trades such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, and roofing. California contractors face additional Title 8 requirements and should maintain these documents on every job site.

What happens without it

OSHA and Cal/OSHA frequently cite employers during inspections for inadequate hazard assessment and missing PPE programs. Serious violations currently carry penalties from $16,131 up to $161,323 for willful or repeated violations per the published OSHA penalty schedule. Multi-employer work sites increase citation risk because controlling contractors can be held responsible for subcontractor exposures. Lack of JHAs also makes it harder to defend against accident investigations.

What's included in the generated document

• Job title and description
• Breakdown of job steps
• Hazard identification for each step
• Control measures and required PPE
• Applicable regulatory citations

How to implement it at your company

1. Talk to Guy first. Describe your operation, trade, and location — Guy draws from 300,000+ verified OSHA and state regulatory citations to build a compliance plan specific to your company. Your answers shape every section of the document you receive. Takes about 5 minutes.
2. Download the PDF and review the completed JHA for the selected task.
3. Have your competent person walk the job and verify that all listed steps, hazards, and controls match actual site conditions.
4. Train affected employees on the JHA content before they begin the task.
5. Keep a signed copy on site and update it whenever conditions or work methods change.
6. File completed JHAs with your safety records for inspection readiness.