Hazard analysis from a photo: point, shoot, get the findings
A photo hazard analysis starts with the picture instead of the form. Photograph the work area — a workshop corner, a task in progress, a piece of equipment — and the AI analyzes the frame for visible hazards: damaged cords, flammables near heat, cluttered paths, missing guards, missing PPE. Each finding comes back with the OSHA standard it may relate to, why it matters, a suggested fix, and a 0-100 score for the area. It takes seconds, is free to try with no account, and gives a job hazard analysis a running start — though the person on site still verifies every finding and covers what a camera cannot see.
- Frame the whole task area
- Shoot before the work starts
- Get the floor in the frame
- Photograph energy sources up close
What is a photo hazard analysis?
It is a hazard analysis that starts from a photograph instead of a blank form. The AI reviews the image for visible hazards — electrical condition, fire risks, housekeeping, guarding, PPE — and returns each finding with the OSHA standard it may relate to, a suggested fix, and a 0-100 score. A person then verifies the findings and adds what a camera cannot see.
Can I use it for a job hazard analysis (JHA)?
As the starting point, yes. The scan generates the visible-hazard list and suggested controls in seconds, which removes the blank-page problem. The competent person still verifies each finding, adds task-step hazards a photo cannot show — energy isolation, atmosphere, procedure — and owns the final JHA.
What kinds of photos work best?
Well-lit frames that include the whole task area — the work, the people, and the floor — plus close-ups of cords, panels, and connections where condition details matter. A short series of three or four angles of the same area catches more than any single shot.
Is it free?
Yes to try: upload a photo and see the score and hazard count with no account. A free account unlocks the full finding-by-finding analysis with OSHA references and the corrective-action checklist, plus 5 free scans, saved history, and PDF export.