Structural Engineering Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers structural engineering activities, including design review, inspections, ground interaction, access, site interfaces and emergency readiness. It supports planning and risk management by identifying hazards linked to structural conditions, changes, services, plant, materials and communication.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Scope designs and review safe design information
• Inspect sites and assess structural conditions
• Work near existing structures and manage temporary instability
• Assess excavation, footings and ground interaction
• Manage work at height and access to structures
• Coordinate traffic, plant and lifting interactions
• Manage work near electrical services and energised environments
• Handle plans, test gear, tools and materials
• Control exposure to dust, fumes, residues and other hazardous substances
• Communicate design limitations, changes, supervision needs and emergency arrangements

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses undertaking structural engineering activities or supporting related site work.

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: 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: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant hazard identification — Traffic movements in the workplace; p. 17.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 2. Step 1 — How to identify hazards; p. 12.
• 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 electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• 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: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Demolition work — 3. Planning the demolition work; p. 18.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.

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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