The task at hand: What is task analysis?

This short video introduces the concept of task analysis to frontline workers. Task analysis is a method used to break down complex tasks into manageable steps, helping to design work that is safer, more efficient, and easier to perform. It plays a key role in understanding how tasks are actually carried out, identifying training needs, improving procedures, and reducing the likelihood of human error - especially in safety-critical tasks. By involving the workforce and analysing real-world practices, task analysis helps organisations align work as imagined with work as done, leading to better outcomes and safer operations.