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Australian JSA template for Job Safety Analysis
A JSA template for Australian jobs, with a free filled example. Fill in the Job Safety Analysis with steps, hazards, controls and a 5×5 risk score, then download the PDF. $20/month for unlimited documents, no card to sign up. A JSA is not a legal substitute for a SWMS on high-risk construction work.
What's in this JSA template
This Australian Job Safety Analysis template is the form principals, builders and HSR teams actually ask for — not a blank Word doc. You describe the job; the generator drafts a site-ready JSA you can edit before anyone signs on.
- Job steps in the sequence the crew will actually work
- Hazards identified per step
- Controls using the hierarchy of controls
- 5×5 risk matrix — initial and residual (likelihood × consequence)
- Responsible person per step
- Worker sign-on register
- Company branding on every page of the PDF
JSA example: kitchen joinery, Penrith NSW
Searching for a JSA example, JSA form or JSA form template? Here is a filled Job Safety Analysis for a ground-floor cabinet install — a typical Australian trade job where a JSA is the right document, not a SWMS.
This is a filled JSA example for a job that is not high-risk construction work. Rooftop solar, roofing, or any work with a risk of a fall greater than 2 metres still needs a SWMS. A JSA is not a legal substitute.
| Step | Hazards | Controls | 5×5 risk |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Site set-up, inspect the kitchen and confirm services Responsible: Leading hand |
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| InitialL3×C3 = 9 Medium ResidualL2×C2 = 4 Low |
2. Unload cabinets from the vehicle and move them into the kitchen Responsible: All workers |
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| InitialL4×C3 = 12 High ResidualL2×C3 = 6 Medium |
3. Cut and scribe carcasses, panels and filler strips Responsible: Cabinet installer |
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| InitialL4×C3 = 12 High ResidualL2×C3 = 6 Medium |
4. Install wall and base cabinets, level and fix Responsible: Leading hand |
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| InitialL3×C4 = 12 High ResidualL2×C3 = 6 Medium |
5. Fit doors, drawers and handles; clean up and pack the vehicle Responsible: All workers |
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| InitialL3×C2 = 6 Medium ResidualL1×C2 = 2 Low |
5×5 line: likelihood (1–5) × consequence (1–5). Bands match the PDF: Low 1–4, Medium 5–9, High 10–15, Critical 16–25. Treat this as an example layout — make the live document site-specific and consult the crew before work starts. A second filled sample (interior painting, Hawthorn VIC) is on the JSA example guide. Generate your own JSA ($20/month, no card to sign up).
When a JSA is enough — and when you still need a SWMS
Use a SWMS template when the job involves any of the 18 categories of High-Risk Construction Work in Schedule 3 of the WHS Regulations — including a risk of a fall greater than 2 metres, work near energised electrical services, or rooftop solar and roofing at heights. A JSA is not a legal substitute for a SWMS on HRCW.
Use this JSA template for work that is not HRCW but still needs a written risk assessment: ground-floor fit-outs, joinery, low-risk maintenance, warehouse tasks and similar jobs. Many principals also want a JSA on the gate even when a SWMS is already required — that is extra paperwork, not a replacement.
Full side-by-side: SWMS vs JSA. The same generator writes both. Trade-specific JSAs (painting, plastering, flooring, tiling, joinery, cleaning, landscaping, warehouse, isolated electrical, maintenance) are on the JSA hub— each with its own example, including a painting JSA and a joinery JSA that is a different job from this Penrith kitchen. WA searchers looking for a JSEA: JSEA template.
Built for NSW, VIC, QLD, WA and the rest of Australia
State-aware legislation references (WHS Act/Regulation in NSW, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT and NT; OHS Act 2004 and OHS Regulations 2017 in Victoria), Australian terminology, hi-vis and PPE conventions, and hazards drawn from real Aussie sites — heat, dust, traffic, manual handling, plant and working at heights when they apply. Searching for a JSA template NSW teams can actually use? Pick NSW at generate and the citations follow.
Frequently asked questions
What is a JSA?
A Job Safety Analysis (JSA) breaks a job into steps, identifies the hazards in each step and lists the controls that will keep workers safe. It's a flexible risk-assessment tool used across construction, maintenance, manufacturing and trades.
What is the difference between a JSA and a SWMS?
A SWMS is legally required under the WHS Regulations for the 18 categories of High-Risk Construction Work. A JSA is a more general risk-assessment tool you can apply to any task — many businesses use a JSA whenever a SWMS isn't strictly required but a written assessment is still good practice.
Is the JSA template free?
The filled example and the structure on this page are free to use as a guide. Generating your own editable JSA is $20 per month or $200 per year for unlimited SWMS and JSA documents. Creating an account is free and needs no card.
Can I include site-specific risks?
Yes. The AI uses your job description, location and state to draft realistic, site-specific hazards. You can edit any step, hazard, control or risk score before downloading the PDF.
Does the JSA include a risk matrix?
Yes — every step gets a 5×5 likelihood × consequence risk score before and after controls, colour-coded for quick review.
Can I download a free JSA template or example?
The filled example on this page is free to read and copy the layout from. To generate a Job Safety Analysis from this Australian JSA template, edit the steps, and download the PDF. The filled example on this page shows the form layout — steps, hazards, controls and 5×5 risk scores — before you create an account.
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