Water Tank Installation Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers water tank installation from site planning, delivery and base preparation through lifting, connection, commissioning and close-out. It supports planning and risk management by identifying hazards associated with services, vehicles, excavation, lifting, height, electrical equipment and emergency response.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Assess the site, services, access, ground conditions, work area and weather before installation starts.
• Manage delivery, unloading and vehicle movements around workers, pedestrians, structures and services.
• Prepare excavations and tank bases while considering ground stability, buried services, water ingress and spoil.
• Handle tank components, pumps, fittings and pipework while managing manual handling, pinch-point and fatigue risks.
• Lift, position and land the tank while managing suspended loads, trapping, ground conditions and lifting gear.
• Work around tank tops, stands and platforms while managing falls, unstable access and falling objects.
• Connect electrical equipment and use powered equipment while managing wet conditions, damaged leads and trip hazards.
• Manage tank entry or internal work where required, including restricted atmosphere, entrapment and rescue concerns.
• Install pipework and fittings, use sealants and commission the tank while managing substances, leaks, pressure, cuts and wet surfaces.
• Complete housekeeping, demobilisation and emergency preparations while managing waste, unsecured openings, isolation and fatigue.

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out water tank installation 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: 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 risks of plant in the workplace — Plant hazard identification — Traffic movements in the workplace; p. 17.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Confined spaces — 3.4 Assessing the risks; p. 24.
• 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 — 2.2 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: Managing the work environment and facilities — 1.2 Managing risks associated with the work environment and facilities; p. 12.
• 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 — 3. Step 2 — How to assess risks; p. 15.
• 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