Concrete Core Drilling and Scanning Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers concrete core drilling and scanning activities, including planning, work area controls, drilling operations and waste handling. It supports planning and managing risks related to services, dust, slurry, plant, noise, vibration and changing conditions.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan the work and identify services before drilling
• Set up the work area, exclusion zone and access controls
• Inspect drill rigs, tooling, electrical equipment, leads and guards
• Control silica dust and airborne contaminants
• Manage noise and vibration exposure
• Move and position drilling equipment, cores and spoil
• Carry out drilling and manage core breakthrough
• Undertake scanning or drilling at height, overhead or in restricted locations
• Manage slurry, housekeeping, waste and contaminated materials
• Respond to emergencies and changes in site conditions

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out concrete core drilling or scanning 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: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• 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: Construction work — 6.2 Workplace specific induction training; p. 41.
• 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 hazardous chemicals in the workplace — 2.2 Safety Data Sheets (SDS); 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 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 — 5. Step 4 — How to review controls; p. 27.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.

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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