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Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) are the same thing — different industries use different names. Both break a task into steps, identify hazards at each step, and document controls. OSHA uses JHA; many contractors prefer JSA. Either term is acceptable.

OSHA requires a designated competent person for excavations, scaffolding, fall protection, confined space, and several other high-hazard operations. A competent person must be able to identify hazards and have the authority to take corrective action — training alone isn't enough. They need both knowledge and authority.

Work-related injuries and illnesses that result in days away from work, restricted duty, job transfer, medical treatment beyond first aid, loss of consciousness, or diagnosis of a significant condition must be recorded. First aid only cases do not go on the log. When in doubt, record it — the penalty for under-recording is higher than for over-recording.

OSHA requires employers to report any work-related inpatient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye within 24 hours. Fatalities must be reported within 8 hours. These reports go directly to OSHA — not just on the 300 log. OR-OSHA has the same requirements.