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Write the Safe Job Procedure (SJP)

The safe job procedure is the final result or product of the JHA process.

A good SJP paints a word picture for workers.

The safe job procedure is an excellent document to use as a training lesson plan. We recommend that you include a discussion of safe job procedures in your training.

If the safe job procedure is poorly written and hard to understand by those unfamiliar with the job, the JHA may not be effective as an on-the-job training tool. It's important to write a clear, concise, and concrete safe job procedure. So, let's look at some suggestion for writing effective safe job procedures.

Points to Remember

Write in a step-by-step format. Usually, this means writing a series of short, numbered or bulleted paragraphs. Each paragraph should attempt to :

  1. Describe each step. Each step should describe one actor and one action.
  2. Point out the hazard. If a step also includes exposure to a hazard, you should also:
    • identify the hazard
    • describe the possible injury the hazard could cause
    • identify the safety precaution needed to prevent the injury.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

4-6. What additional safe job procedure (SJP) information is recommended for a step if exposure to a hazard exists?