Bridge Construction Risk Assessment

This risk assessment covers bridge construction work, from site establishment and ground works through to lifting, concrete placement and emergency response.

Activities covered include

Coordinate site establishment, pre-start information, supervision and access arrangements.
Manage hazards during formwork, reinforcement, concrete placement and pumping.
Address manual handling, housekeeping, weather conditions and emergency response.

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Product Overview

This risk assessment covers bridge construction work, from site establishment and ground works through to lifting, concrete placement and emergency response. It supports planning for changing site hazards and coordinating risk controls across construction activities.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

Coordinate site establishment, pre-start information, supervision and access arrangements.
Manage excavation, piling, ground support and changing ground conditions.
Identify underground and overhead service hazards before and during work.
Plan mobile plant, crane and lifting activities to manage movement and loads.
Assess work at height on piers, abutments, formwork and bridge decks.
Manage hazards during formwork, reinforcement, concrete placement and pumping.
Plan traffic management at site access points and public interfaces.
Inspect temporary power, electrical equipment, leads and lighting arrangements.
Control hazards from hot work, cutting, grinding, welding and hazardous atmospheres.
Address manual handling, housekeeping, weather conditions and emergency response.

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out bridge construction activities.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Activity	Potential Hazards
Site establishment and pre-start coordination	Unplanned interaction between crews, plant and deliveries Unauthorised site access by workers or the public Workers not understanding current site hazards, changes or emergency arrangements Inadequate supervision of new starters or contractors
Excavation, piling and ground support	Collapse of excavation sides or pile bores Falls into open excavations or bores Workers struck by falling spoil, tools or materials Undermining nearby ground, plant pads or temporary works Water ingress, soft ground or changing soil conditions
Underground and overhead services	Contact with underground electricity, gas, water, sewer or communications services Electrical shock, fire, explosion or flooding from damaged services Plant or loads contacting overhead powerlines Service strikes affecting other workers or the public
Mobile plant, cranes and lifting operations	Workers struck by moving plant, reversing vehicles or slewing equipment Crush injuries during loading, lifting, dogging or rigging Dropped loads from lifting gear failure or poor load control Plant rollover due to unstable ground or edges Collision between plant, structures and temporary works
Work at height on piers, abutments, formwork and bridge decks	Falls from edges, incomplete decks, formwork, falsework or access systems Falling tools, materials or debris onto persons below Collapse or failure of temporary work platforms or access equipment Misuse of ladders, EWPs or scaffold access
Formwork, reinforcement, concrete placement and pumping	Collapse or movement of formwork, falsework or shutters Impaling or laceration from protruding reinforcement Concrete hose whip, line burst or uncontrolled discharge Skin and eye burns from wet concrete Slips, trips and engulfment around pours and wet surfaces
Traffic management and public interface	Workers struck by site vehicles or public traffic Vehicle collisions at access points, haul routes or road interfaces Unauthorised entry by pedestrians, cyclists or motorists into work zones Reduced visibility from dust, weather, night work or blind spots
Electrical equipment, temporary power and lighting	Electric shock from damaged leads, tools or temporary supplies Fire from faulty equipment or overloading Trips from trailing leads and poor cable management Reduced visibility causing other incidents during low light work
Hot work, cutting, grinding, welding and hazardous atmospheres	Fire or explosion from sparks, flammable materials or gases Burns, eye injuries and UV exposure Inhalation of fumes, dust or exhaust gases Increased risk in enclosed, low-lying or poorly ventilated areas
Manual handling, housekeeping, weather and emergency response	Musculoskeletal injuries from lifting, carrying, pushing or repetitive tasks Slips, trips and falls on uneven, muddy or cluttered surfaces Heat stress, sun exposure, dehydration, wind or storm impacts Delayed rescue or treatment following injury, collapse or other incident

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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: Construction work — 6.2 Workplace specific induction training; p. 41.
Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Excavation work — 2.3. Controlling the risks; p. 17.
Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces — 3.2 Identifying the hazards; p. 16.
Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
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 risks of plant in the workplace — Plant hazard identification — Traffic movements in the workplace; p. 17.
Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 5. Step 4 — How to review controls; p. 27.
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: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Welding processes — 1.3 What is involved in managing risks associated with welding processes?; p. 10.

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

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Building and ConstructionCivil Construction and EarthworksMining and Resources

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