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JHA generator: speak the job, review the draft.
Start a Job Hazard Analysis draft by voice. Speak the job on your iPhone or iPad, review the draft steps, hazards and controls with the crew, then share the reviewed document. Process maps, checklists, photos and briefing sign-offs help connect the paperwork to the actual work.
Example workflow
Explain a task. Inspect the draft.
For example, a contractor could describe replacing a small section of damaged roof gutter: access the work area, isolate nearby services if needed, position access equipment, remove the section and fit the replacement. SOPmate can structure that explanation into draft steps with hazards and suggested controls to check.
This is an illustrative workflow, not a reviewed JHA or a complete control plan. The actual height, access, weather, materials, nearby work and site rules change what is appropriate.
Human review stays central
- Confirm the sequence reflects how the crew will actually do the job.
- Check hazards and controls against the work area and changing conditions.
- Edit, add or remove content before anyone signs, shares or relies on it.
- Ask a competent person to verify site-specific and regulatory requirements.
Don't stop at creating a document. Put the reviewed steps to work.
The value isn't just a first draft. Business brings up to 100 documents a month together with process maps, field checklists, team sharing and briefing sign-offs. Monthly and annual unlock the same features.
Start with an editable draft on iPhone or iPad. Review and reorder steps, add missing details, then export a PDF or share the document you checked. Use process maps to discuss the sequence, checklists and photos on site, and crew briefings with sign-offs to record participation. Check every reused document against the current task and site.
A job hazard analysis app for pre-task planning
A job hazard analysis (JHA), also called a job safety analysis (JSA), connects the steps of a task to its hazards and controls. SOPmate helps contractors and supervisors turn a spoken walkthrough into an editable starting point for the crew's pre-task conversation.
What to review before using a JHA on the jobsite
- Break the actual task into a clear sequence and involve workers familiar with the job.
- Check the relationship between the worker, tools, task and work environment at each step.
- Choose and verify controls against the actual conditions and your employer's safety procedures.
- Confirm any separate permits, training or site documents required before work begins.
Reference: OSHA: Job Hazard Analysis guide. OSHA guidance is a reference for your review, not an endorsement of SOPmate or an approval of its drafts.
Starting with a template or using an app?
A blank worksheet is useful when you want to write the document yourself. A voice-first app helps structure the first draft and connect reviewed steps to checklists, photos and crew sharing. Both approaches still need your task knowledge and human review.
Questions about JHA drafting in USA
- What is the difference between a JHA and a JSA?
- Job hazard analysis and job safety analysis are commonly used names for analysing task steps, hazards and controls. Employers may use different names or formats. Confirm the required format and review the actual job rather than relying on the acronym.
- Is SOPmate an OSHA-approved JHA generator?
- No. SOPmate does not claim OSHA approval or certify compliance. It creates an editable draft. A competent person must verify the job, site conditions, controls and applicable requirements before the document is used.
- Can a JHA app help with the pre-task briefing?
- Use the reviewed draft and process map to discuss the work sequence with the crew. SOPmate also supports sharing, on-site checklists, photos and briefing sign-off records. A recorded sign-off does not prove understanding or replace the discussion.
Available for iOS
Start with 3 AI documents and 1 PDF export each month, free.
Business Monthly and Business Annual include up to 100 documents a month. Share with your team, send crew briefings and record sign-offs. Local prices are shown in the App Store.
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