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General Maintenance Hydraulic Services Risk Assessment

This risk assessment covers general maintenance work on hydraulic services, from planning and isolation through to testing and return to service.

Activities covered include

  • Plan the work area, access, tools, parts and conditions
  • Manage manual handling and lifting of hydraulic components
  • Test, repressurise and return equipment to service

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General Maintenance Hydraulic Services Risk Assessment
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Product Overview

This risk assessment covers general maintenance work on hydraulic services, from planning and isolation through to testing and return to service. It supports planning by identifying hazards associated with hydraulic energy, components, tools, nearby operations and spills.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

  • Plan the work area, access, tools, parts and conditions
  • Isolate plant and hydraulic energy before work begins
  • Depressurise, drain and open hydraulic systems
  • Remove and replace hoses, fittings and components
  • Manage manual handling and lifting of hydraulic components
  • Use powered tools and address electrical interfaces
  • Coordinate work around mobile plant, traffic and nearby operations
  • Manage hydraulic oil leaks, spills and exposure
  • Test, repressurise and return equipment to service

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out general maintenance hydraulic services activities.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Activity Potential Hazards
Work planning and site assessment
  • Unidentified hydraulic pressure sources and stored energy
  • Poor access, inadequate lighting or obstructed work area
  • Unauthorised persons entering the work area
  • Incorrect tools, parts or PPE for the task
  • Weather or environmental conditions affecting outdoor work
Isolation and lockout of plant and hydraulic energy
  • Unexpected plant start-up
  • Release of stored hydraulic pressure
  • Movement of suspended or mechanically loaded components
  • Isolation points missed or incorrectly identified
  • Workers exposed during testing or reinstatement
Depressurising, draining and opening the hydraulic system
  • High-pressure fluid injection injury
  • Whip or movement of hoses and fittings
  • Hot hydraulic oil causing burns
  • Residual pressure trapped in cylinders, accumulators or lines
  • Sudden release of oil creating slip hazards
Removal and replacement of hoses, fittings and components
  • Pinch points and crush injuries while handling components
  • Cuts from damaged hose braid, sharp edges or tools
  • Incorrect component selection or pressure rating
  • Dropped objects during removal or refit
  • Contamination entering the hydraulic system
Manual handling and use of lifting aids
  • Musculoskeletal strain from lifting pumps, cylinders or hose reels
  • Awkward postures in plant rooms, under machinery or tight access areas
  • Dropped loads during team lifts or lifting aid use
  • Finger and hand injuries while positioning components
Electrical interfaces and powered tools
  • Electric shock from electrically powered plant or accessories
  • Damaged leads, plugs or portable tools
  • Ignition risk where oil mist or flammable materials are present
  • Noise and flying particles from power tools
Mobile plant, traffic and nearby operations
  • Workers struck by moving vehicles or mobile plant
  • Restricted visibility around service vehicles or machinery
  • Simultaneous operations causing unexpected movement or distraction
  • Unauthorised restart by operators or other work groups
Leaks, spills and environmental exposure
  • Slip hazards from oil on floors, access ways or plant surfaces
  • Skin or eye contact with hydraulic oil and contaminated components
  • Environmental contamination of soil, drains or waterways
  • Fire risk from oil contacting hot surfaces
Testing, repressurisation and return to service
  • Line or fitting failure during pressure testing
  • Unexpected plant movement during function testing
  • Leaks under pressure causing injection injury
  • Missing guards, tools or loose parts left in place
  • Communication failure during restart

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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 risks of plant in the workplace — Assessing plant risks — work practices and procedures; p. 20.
  • 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: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
  • 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 — 2. Step 1 — How to identify hazards; p. 12.
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

Suitable for Industries

Building and ConstructionManufacturing and ProductionFarming and AgricultureCivil Construction and EarthworksAutomotive and MechanicalMining and Resources

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