Concrete Sleeper Retaining Wall Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers planning, construction and site management activities for a concrete sleeper retaining wall. It supports the identification and management of hazards associated with wall work, materials, plant, excavations and changing site conditions.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Reviewing wall design, footing details, services, access and site set-up
• Managing deliveries, traffic movement and unloading of wall materials
• Excavating and trenching for footings or posts
• Operating mobile plant and excavation plant around the work area
• Handling, lifting and positioning concrete sleepers, steel posts and caps
• Cutting, drilling or modifying sleepers, posts and concrete products
• Working near electrical services and temporary power
• Assembling, aligning and working around partially completed wall sections
• Managing drainage, backfilling and compaction activities
• Maintaining housekeeping, monitoring weather and preparing for emergencies

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out concrete sleeper retaining wall work.

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: Excavation work — 2.3. Controlling the risks; 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: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• 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 plant in the workplace — Plant hazard identification — Traffic movements in the workplace; 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: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination — 3. What is effective consultation?; p. 13.
• 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 — 4. Step 3 — How to control risks; p. 20.

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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