Civil Construction Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers civil construction activities including site set-up, traffic, excavations, services, plant, access, materials handling and emergency response. It supports structured identification of changing site hazards and planning of controls for workers, plant and surrounding areas.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan site set-up, consultation, access control, communication and emergency arrangements
• Manage traffic, delivery vehicles, mobile plant, blind spots and reversing
• Assess excavations, trenching, ground stability, edge loading and access
• Identify and manage underground and overhead services
• Coordinate plant operation, loading, lifting, attachments and suspended loads
• Manage work at height, open edges, temporary access and falling objects
• Plan manual tasks and handling of pipes, barriers, plates and other materials
• Manage dust, noise, vibration, fumes and low-oxygen atmospheres
• Prepare for wet weather, flooding, heat, sun, dust, storms and low visibility
• Maintain housekeeping, emergency access and incident response arrangements

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out civil construction 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: 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: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• 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: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• 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: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 5. Isolation, locking off and access; p. 34.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination — 3. What is effective consultation?; p. 13.
• 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: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant used to lift or suspend persons or things; p. 17.

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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