Roadworks Kerbing and Ground Stabilization Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers roadworks kerbing and ground stabilisation, including work-zone set-up, traffic interaction, excavation, plant operation, concrete handling and site completion. It supports planning and risk management for traffic, services, unstable ground, dust, powered equipment and environmental conditions.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Set up the site and complete pre-start risk reviews
• Manage traffic movements and public access around the work zone
• Locate services and prepare areas for excavation
• Carry out excavation, trenching and edge stability work
• Operate and work around mobile plant and delivery movements
• Install kerbs and handle concrete products
• Handle ground stabilisation materials and manage dust exposure
• Use hand tools and manage noise, vibration and flying particles
• Monitor weather, water, housekeeping and ground conditions
• Prepare emergency response arrangements and secure the site

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out roadworks kerbing and ground stabilisation 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: Excavation work — 2.3. Controlling the risks; 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: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• 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 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 — 2.2 Safety Data Sheets (SDS); p. 16.
• 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: Construction work — 6.2 Workplace specific induction training; p. 41.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination — 3. What is effective consultation?; p. 13.
• 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 — 4. Step 3 — How to control risks; p. 20.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant used to lift or suspend persons or things; p. 17.

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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