Install Hydraulic Systems Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers installing hydraulic systems, from pre-start planning and isolation through to pressure testing, reinstatement and return to service. It supports planning and risk management by identifying risks associated with stored energy, components, tools, plant movement, oil and testing.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan the installation scope, access and work area
• Isolate plant, pressure lines and other stored energy
• Handle and move hydraulic components and fittings
• Use tools, plant and electrical equipment for installation work
• Access elevated connection points and manage dropped-object risks
• Install, route and secure hoses, pipes and components
• Manage mobile plant, traffic and shared work areas
• Carry out pressure testing, commissioning and leak checking
• Manage hydraulic oil exposure, spills and ventilation
• Complete reinstatement and safely return plant to service

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses installing or working around hydraulic systems.

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: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant hazard identification — Traffic movements in the workplace; p. 17.
• 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 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.

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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