Road Pavement Construction Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers road pavement construction activities from site set-up and ground preparation through to paving, maintenance and completion. It supports planning by identifying hazards associated with traffic, plant, materials, substances, environmental conditions and changing work areas.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Set up site access, traffic interfaces and controlled work areas
• Prepare excavations, trim surfaces and undertake subgrade work
• Receive, unload and stockpile pavement materials
• Operate mobile plant, rollers, pavers and heavy vehicles
• Handle asphalt, bitumen, emulsion and other hazardous substances
• Manage dust and respirable crystalline silica exposure
• Work around noise and vibration from plant and powered equipment
• Carry out manual tasks, use hand tools and maintain housekeeping
• Refuel plant and respond to maintenance needs or breakdowns
• Plan for weather, heat, emergencies and changing site conditions

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out road pavement 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: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant hazard identification — Traffic movements in the workplace; p. 17.
• 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 risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace — 2.1 How to identify which chemicals are hazardous; p. 15.
• 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 the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• 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 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