Shotcrete Grouting and Concrete Repair Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers shotcrete, grouting and concrete repair activities from planning and set-up through material handling, surface preparation, pumping, application and demobilisation. It supports planning and risk management by identifying hazards associated with plant, pressurised lines, dust, repair materials, access and clean-up.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan the work, arrange access and set up the site
• Manage deliveries, traffic movement and plant positioning
• Handle shotcrete, grout and concrete repair materials
• Prepare surfaces and remove damaged concrete
• Mix materials, pump and manage pressurised lines
• Apply shotcrete or grout to repair areas
• Work at height or in difficult-access areas
• Use electrical equipment and work around services and wet conditions
• Work in confined, enclosed or poorly ventilated areas
• Complete clean-up, waste handling and demobilisation

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out shotcrete, grouting and concrete repair 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 electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• 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 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 the risk of falls at workplaces — 3.2 Identifying the hazards; p. 16.
• 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: 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: 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 — 5. Step 4 — How to review controls; p. 27.

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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