Decking Pergolas and Outdoor Timber Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers decking, pergolas and outdoor timber work from site set-up through construction, finishing and clean-up. It supports planning and risk management by addressing materials handling, ground work, elevated work, tools, contaminants, chemicals and site security.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Set up the site and review access, services and changing conditions
• Unload, store and handle timber and other materials
• Prepare ground, excavate footing areas and set posts
• Install framing, posts, beams and other structural members
• Work at height on decks, pergolas and elevated access areas
• Use power tools and portable electrical equipment
• Cut, sand and drill while managing dust and airborne particles
• Manage noise, vibration and communication during powered work
• Handle treated timber, adhesives, sealers, stains and other coatings
• Remove waste, maintain housekeeping and prepare for emergencies

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out decking, pergola and outdoor timber 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: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• 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 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: Construction work — 6.2 Workplace specific induction training; p. 41.
• 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: Excavation work — 2.3. Controlling the risks; p. 17.
• 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 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: 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