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If you're working USACE contracts, you already know the AHA requirements. While a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) covers the same general concept, the AHA follows the specific EM 385-1-1 format with a risk assessment matrix. Most teams build them in Word or Excel, fighting with formatting and hoping nothing gets lost in a shared drive.
JSABuilder was built specifically to solve this. Since 2008, contractors and safety professionals have used it to create AHAs consistent with EM 385-1-1, complete with the risk assessment matrix. Every worksheet comes out with the same clean, professional format — ready for the field or an audit.
Pick from hundreds of predefined hazards and controls to build worksheets faster, or add your own. Duplicate existing AHAs for similar activities. Set up review reminders so nothing goes stale. It does the one thing it's supposed to do, and does it well.
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U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) Template
Consistent with USACE EM 385-1-1, our AHA template
is the easiest, most effective way to create,
document and manage your Activity Hazard Analysis
Create AHAs Faster & More Efficiently
Leverage the AHAs you've already created to make new AHAs up to 5x faster. Just duplicate
an existing AHA and make the required changes. Duplicate, update & get to work.
Predefined Hazards, Controls & Consequences
Comprehensive predefined lists of hazards, controls & consequences
make it easy to define your job and remind the creator of things that
might have otherwise been overlooked.
Clean & Consistent Output
Every AHA your team produces comes out with the same professional formatting.
No more inconsistent spreadsheets or mismatched templates across departments.
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Automated reminders to AHA creators to annually review created worksheets
helps keep your organizations worksheets up-to-date and compliant.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Activity Hazard Analysis
What is an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)?
An Activity Hazard Analysis is a safety document used primarily on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects. It identifies the hazards associated with each step of a specific work activity, assigns a Risk Assessment Code (RAC) to each hazard, and defines controls to reduce the risk. The AHA format is defined in EM 385-1-1, the USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual.
What is the difference between an AHA and a JSA?
Both an AHA and a JSA break work into steps, identify hazards, and define controls. The key difference is format and context. AHAs follow the USACE EM 385-1-1 format, which includes a risk assessment matrix with severity and probability ratings. JSAs are more general-purpose and used across all industries. JSABuilder supports both formats, so you can create AHAs for USACE work and JSAs or JHAs for everything else.
Is an AHA required for USACE projects?
Yes. EM 385-1-1 requires an AHA for each definable feature of work on USACE construction projects. The AHA must be developed by the contractor's competent/qualified person before work begins, reviewed by the site safety and health officer, and accepted by the government. Work cannot start on an activity until the AHA is accepted.
What is EM 385-1-1?
EM 385-1-1 is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual. It establishes safety standards for all USACE construction and related activities. The manual defines the AHA format, risk assessment matrix, and requirements for when and how AHAs must be prepared. Contractors working on USACE projects are contractually required to comply with it.
What is a Risk Assessment Code (RAC)?
A Risk Assessment Code is a rating that combines the severity of a potential hazard with the probability of it occurring. The RAC matrix uses severity levels (catastrophic, critical, marginal, negligible) and probability levels (frequent, likely, occasional, seldom, unlikely) to produce a risk rating from 1 (extremely high risk) to 5 (low risk). JSABuilder's AHA template includes the full RAC matrix built in.
Who develops the AHA on a project?
The AHA is developed by the contractor's competent or qualified person for each activity, with input from the workers who will perform the task. The site safety and health officer (SSHO) reviews it, and it must be accepted by the government representative before that activity can begin. Workers should also review and sign off on the AHA before starting work each day.
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