Security Guarding Static and Mobile Patrols Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers static guarding, mobile patrols, site access, patrol activities and incident response. It supports planning by identifying hazards that may affect security work and assisting with risk management across different site conditions.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan site allocation, scope and support arrangements before work starts
• Manage sign-on, site access and entry-point interactions
• Undertake static guarding and public-facing duties
• Work alone in remote areas and complete welfare checks
• Drive between sites for mobile patrol duties
• Conduct foot patrols, inspections and movement around the site
• Respond to alarms, disturbances and unknown conditions
• Handle barriers, signs and security equipment
• Manage environmental exposure and changing site conditions
• Coordinate incident management, emergency response and post-incident actions

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out static guarding and mobile patrol 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: Managing psychosocial hazards at work — 5 Control the risks; p. 24.
• 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: 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 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.

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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