Dynamic Risk Assessment

Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

A Job Safety Analysis is a structured process used to break down a task into individual steps and identify hazards associated with each step. For every identified risk, appropriate control measures are defined to reduce or eliminate the hazard. JSA is typically prepared before work begins and is often linked directly to the permit. In practice, it ensures that work is systematically thought through rather than executed based on assumptions.

Last Minute Risk Assessment (LMRA)

LMRA is a final safety check performed immediately before starting work. It ensures that nothing has changed since the original assessment. It is often performed by the work team on site.

Point of Work Risk Assessment (PWRA)

PWRA is a risk assessment performed at the exact location where work will take place just before starting. It verifies that planned controls are still valid in the actual environment. It acts as a final validation between planning and execution.

Residual Risk

Residual risk is the level of risk that remains after all control measures have been implemented. It cannot be fully eliminated but must be reduced to an acceptable level. Understanding residual risk is critical for decision-making.

Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS)

SIMOPS refers to multiple work activities taking place at the same time in the same area. These activities may interact and create additional risks. Proper coordination is essential to avoid conflicts.

Co-activity

Co-activity describes situations where different teams, contractors, or disciplines work in the same area at the same time, creating overlapping hazards that must be actively managed. In industrial environments such as refineries, power plants, and construction sites, co-activity is one of the most common sources of safety incidents because the actions of one team can directly affect the safety of another. For example, a welding team performing hot work near a team conducting gas-line maintenance creates a compounded risk scenario that neither team's individual risk assessment would fully address. Effective co-activity management requires shared situational awareness, joint toolbox talks, coordinated scheduling, and real-time visibility into all active permits in a given area. Digital permit-to-work systems play a crucial role by automatically flagging potential conflicts when multiple permits are issued for overlapping locations or timeframes. Unlike SIMOPS, which is a broader operational planning concept, co-activity focuses specifically on the human coordination challenge — ensuring that every team on site understands what other work is happening around them and what additional precautions are needed. Failure to manage co-activity has been identified as a contributing factor in numerous major industrial accidents, making it a key focus area for safety regulators and standards bodies worldwide.

Hazardous Energy

Hazardous energy includes any form of energy that can cause harm if released unexpectedly. This includes electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and thermal energy. Proper control is essential before work.

Gas Testing

Gas testing involves measuring the presence of hazardous gases in the environment before and during work. It ensures that conditions are safe for workers. It is especially critical in confined spaces.