Automotive Locksmithing Vehicle Entry and Key Programming Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers automotive locksmithing vehicle entry and key programming work, from site arrival through testing and handover. It supports planning by identifying risks associated with vehicles, tools, electrical work, confined vehicle spaces and changing work locations.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Assess site conditions, access, vehicle information and changing conditions before starting
• Set up a controlled work area around parked vehicles
• Handle tool kits, batteries and vehicle components safely
• Carry out non-destructive vehicle entry and lock work
• Provide battery support, jump assistance and electrical isolation
• Use key cutting, duplicating and programming equipment
• Work inside vehicle cabins and around airbags or restraint systems
• Manage lone, remote, after-hours and roadside work arrangements
• Test the vehicle, check for issues and complete a safe handover

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out automotive locksmithing vehicle entry and key programming activities.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant hazard identification — Traffic movements in the workplace; p. 17.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing psychosocial hazards at work — 5 Control the risks; p. 24.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 5. Isolation, locking off and access; p. 34.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work — 5. Controlling the risks; p. 29.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 2. Step 1 — How to identify hazards; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Confined spaces — 3.4 Assessing the risks; p. 24.

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Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

• Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each activity
• Risk matrix and assessment classification
• Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
• Site-specific customisation before use