Introduction Nearly every task can be broken down into a series of steps. Developing steps for a job is critical in the analysis process to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of each task. One Step - One Action The process of "analysis" includes breaking the "whole" down into its basic parts, steps, events, components. The idea is to determine how the step relates to the whole. Each step in the task being analyzed will describe an action. It tells what the worker does in each step. Actions may or may not be observable. An action may describe something that is done or not done.

• Be sure to record enough information to describe each job action without getting overly detailed at this point. You will include more detail later in the safe job procedure.



• Avoid making the breakdown of steps so detailed that it becomes unnecessarily long. On the other hand, don't make it so broad that it does not include basic steps.



• Get input from other workers who have performed the same job.



• Review the job steps with the employee to make sure you have not omitted something.



• Point out that you are analyzing the task, not evaluating the employee’s job performance.



• Include the employee in all phases of the analysis—from reviewing the job steps and procedures to discussing hazards and solutions.



• It may be helpful to photograph or videotape the worker performing the job.

1. Basic Job Step
2. Hazards Present
3. Preventive Measures

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