Engine and Driveline Repair Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers planning, isolation, repair, testing and clean-up for engine and driveline work. It supports identifying hazards and managing risks associated with vehicles, components, fluids, tools and work areas.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan the repair task and set up the work area
• Isolate vehicles and control stored energy before repair
• Lift, hoist and support vehicles or assemblies
• Drain and handle oils, fuel, coolant and other fluids
• Remove and install engine, gearbox and driveline components
• Use power tools and rotating equipment
• Undertake hot work, heating or welding near engine or driveline systems
• Work in pits, underbody areas and other restricted spaces
• Test, fault-find and recommission repaired vehicles
• Handle waste, clean up and complete final handover

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out engine and driveline repair 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 the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Welding processes — 1.3 What is involved in managing risks associated with welding processes?; p. 10.
• 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: 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: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• 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