About This Guide
This guide walks you through how to use Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) in the BusyBusy mobile app only.
What You’ll Learn
How to set JSA permissions
How to create and manage JSAs
How employees review and sign JSAs
How to collect visitor signatures
How to use JSAs in safety meetings
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Setting JSA Permissions (Mobile)
Overview
JSA permissions determine who can create, edit, and manage JSAs within your company.
Permissions can be set by an admin on both web and mobile.
How to Set Permissions on Mobile
Open the Main Menu
Tap Settings
Tap Positions
Select the position you want to update
Scroll to the Safety section
Tap JSA Reports
Permission Options
Create JSA Reports
Allows users to:
Create JSAs
Edit their own JSAs
Delete their own JSAs
Manage JSAs
Allows users to:
Edit any JSA
Delete any JSA
Manage JSAs created by others
Add visitor signatures
Accessing JSAs (Mobile)
How to Access the JSA Library
Tap Safety from the main navigation
Tap the JSA icon (shield with a document at the bottom of the screen)
This is where all JSAs are stored once created.
Managing Chemicals and PPE (Mobile)
Why This Matters
Chemicals and PPE are included in JSAs and should be set up before creating reports.
How to Manage Chemicals
Tap the three dots (top right)
Tap Manage Chemicals
Tap the + icon
Enter the chemical name
Tap Save
How to Manage PPE
Go to Manage PPE
Tap the + icon
Add PPE items
Tap Save
Creating a Cost Code JSA (Mobile)
Step 1: Start a New JSA
Tap the + icon
Ensure report type is Cost Code
Select a Cost Code (required)
(Optional) Assign to a Project
Step 2: Configure Review Settings
Clock-In Review (Optional)
Requires employees to review the JSA when clocking in
Review Frequency
Default: Monthly
Determines how often employees must review
Scope to Project
Requires review only when both:
Cost code AND
Project are selected
Step 3: Add Steps
Tap Next
Add task steps
Reorder or edit as needed
Tap Save
Step 4: Add Details to Each Step
Potential hazards
Preventative actions
Photos (optional)
Step 5: Add Precautions
Select Chemicals
Select PPE
Attach Training Materials (optional)
Step 6: Submit
Tap Submit Report
Your JSA will now appear in the JSA Library.
Creating a Task JSA (Mobile)
Key Difference
Task JSAs are not tied to a cost code.
Steps
Tap + icon
Select Task JSA
Enter a Task Name
(Optional) Assign to a Project
(Optional) Enable Clock-In Review
Add steps, hazards, PPE, and training
Editing a JSA (Mobile)
How to Edit
Tap a JSA
Tap the three dots
Select Edit
You can update:
Steps
Details
Precautions
Version History
BusyBusy tracks all versions of a JSA
Admins can view previous versions and signatures
Employees only see the latest version