Site Access Slopes and Uneven Terrain Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers access and work movement on slopes, uneven terrain and temporary access routes. It supports planning and managing hazards associated with ground conditions, pedestrians, vehicles, plant, weather and emergency access.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Assess slopes, ground conditions and suitable access routes before work begins.
• Manage pedestrian movement across mud, gravel, rocks, vegetation, ruts and uneven surfaces.
• Plan vehicle and mobile plant access on slopes, soft ground and uneven approaches.
• Control access near embankments, trenches, edges and drop-offs.
• Monitor rain, runoff, visibility, wind and temperature conditions that affect footing.
• Carry tools, materials and equipment across uneven ground with consideration for load handling and balance.
• Establish and maintain stable temporary paths, ramps, steps and crossings.
• Communicate route restrictions and coordinate workers, drivers and plant operators.
• Maintain access for first aid, evacuation and emergency vehicles.

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses accessing or working on slopes and uneven terrain.

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: 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: 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 the risk of falls at workplaces — 3.2 Identifying the hazards; p. 16.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant hazard identification — Traffic movements in the workplace; 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