Job Hazard Analysis

Prenten · Prepared in accordance with Australian WHS legislation

Important notice: This tool provides guidance based on current Australian WHS legislation, Codes of Practice, and Australian Standards as at April 2026. Regulatory requirements change — always verify with your state regulator before submitting a JHA. This tool does not constitute legal advice. Users remain responsible for site-specific compliance.

Job Identification

Record the who, where, and when for this JHA. All fields marked * are required.

Company / Employer *

JHA Date *

Prepared by (Name) *

Position / Role *

Responsible Supervisor / PCBU *

Job / Work Order Number

Site / Location *

Brief scope of works *

Task & Jurisdiction

Select the task type and the Australian state or territory where the work will be performed. The regulatory framework will be automatically populated.

Specific task description *

Task category *

State / Territory *

Number of workers on task

Estimated duration

Applicable Regulatory Framework

Auto-populated from your task and state selection. Review carefully and confirm applicability to your specific site conditions.

Select a task category and state on the previous step, then click Generate Regulatory Framework.

Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

Identify each hazard, assess likelihood and consequence, then record control measures. Risk Rating = Likelihood × Consequence.

View risk matrix & rating guide

Risk Matrix (L × C)

L \ C

1 Insig.

2 Minor

3 Mod.

4 Major

5 Catas.

5 Almost Certain

4 Likely

3 Possible

2 Unlikely

1 Rare

Rating bands

1–6 Low — Acceptable; monitor and review

7–12 Medium — Additional controls required

13–19 High — Immediate action; senior approval

20–25 Critical — Stop work; eliminate before proceeding

#	Hazard / Unsafe condition	Persons at risk	L	C	Initial risk	Control measures (Hierarchy)	Residual L	Residual C	Residual risk

Hierarchy of Controls

Per Safe Work Australia — controls must be considered in order. PPE is the last resort, not the primary control. (WHS Act s.17 / OHS Act s.20)

1
Eliminate — Remove the hazard completely. Highest level of protection.
2
Substitute — Replace the hazard with something less dangerous.
3
Isolate — Separate the hazard from people by distance, barriers, enclosures.
4
Engineering controls — Physical control measures such as guarding, interlocks, or ventilation.
5
Administrative controls — Procedures, SWMS, permits, training, signage, supervision.
6
PPE — Personal protective equipment. Last resort; supplements higher-order controls only.

Emergency Arrangements

Required under WHS Act / OHS Act emergency response provisions.

Emergency contact / number

Nearest hospital / medical

Muster point / emergency procedure

First aid officer on site

First aid kit location

Worker Acknowledgement & Sign-off

All workers performing the task must acknowledge they have read, understood, and will comply with this JHA. Required under WHS Act s.47–s.49 worker consultation obligations.

Authorisation

Supervisor / PCBU name

Date & time approved

Supervisor signature

Sign on printed copy

Review date / expiry

Additional Notes & Conditions

Additional notes, permit requirements, or site-specific conditions