Heavy Infrastructure Bridge and Dam Construction Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers key activities involved in heavy infrastructure bridge and dam construction, from site planning through to emergency response. It supports planning by identifying hazards across work areas and helping manage risks during construction activities.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan site establishment, design interfaces and pre-start arrangements
• Assess excavations, foundations, cofferdams and ground stability
• Manage mobile plant, heavy vehicles and site traffic
• Coordinate cranes, lifting operations and suspended loads
• Control work at height on bridges, piers, formwork and temporary platforms
• Assess formwork, falsework, reinforcement and concrete placement
• Manage temporary power, electrical services and work near energised assets
• Plan work around water, confined and restricted areas
• Address hazardous substances, dust, noise, vibration and concrete exposure
• Prepare for weather exposure, fatigue and emergency response

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out heavy infrastructure bridge and dam construction 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: Construction work — 6.2 Workplace specific induction training; p. 41.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Excavation work — 2.3. Controlling the risks; 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 falls at workplaces — 3.2 Identifying the hazards; 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 the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• 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 risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace — 2.1 How to identify which chemicals are hazardous; p. 15.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant used to lift or suspend persons or things; 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: How to manage work health and safety risks — 3. Step 2 — How to assess risks; p. 15.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Demolition work — 3. Planning the demolition work; p. 18.

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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