Risk assessment

Construction risk assessment - HSWA 1974, s. 2(1) & s. 3(1) (Great Britain)

This template helps assess construction site risks in Great Britain, focusing on employer duties to employees and others under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

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What it is for

This template is for conducting a risk assessment on construction sites in Great Britain.

The full question list

1. Site Information and Scope

  1. Project name and location *
  2. Date of assessment *
  3. Assessor's name *
  4. Description of work being assessed *
  5. Are all work areas clearly defined? *
  6. Are all work areas demarcated? *

2. Work Environment and Site Conditions

  1. Are access and egress routes clear? *
  2. Are access and egress routes well-lit? *
  3. Are access and egress routes free from obstructions? *
  4. Are site boundaries secured to prevent unauthorised access? *
  5. Are welfare facilities (toilets, washing, rest areas) clean? *
  6. Are welfare facilities (toilets, washing, rest areas) accessible? *
  7. Is adequate lighting provided for all work areas, especially during hours of darkness? *
  8. Are emergency exits clearly marked? *
  9. Are emergency exits unobstructed? *

3. Hazard Identification and Control

  1. Are all excavations shored to prevent collapse? *
  2. Are all excavations sloped to prevent collapse? *
  3. Are guardrails in place where work at height is performed? *
  4. Are safety nets or harnesses in place where work at height is performed? *
  5. Are hazardous substances (chemicals, fuels) stored securely? *
  6. Are hazardous substances (chemicals, fuels) labelled correctly? *
  7. Are electrical installations visually inspected for damage before use? *
  8. Are electrical equipment visually inspected for damage before use? *
  9. Is machinery guarded to prevent contact with moving parts? *
  10. Are noise levels controlled in noisy areas? *
  11. Is hearing protection provided in noisy areas? *
  12. Are measures in place to control dust? *
  13. Are measures in place to control fumes? *

4. Personnel and Training

  1. Are all workers observed wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for their tasks? *
  2. Are workers aware of emergency procedures (e.g., fire, first aid, evacuation)? *
  3. Are first aid facilities available on site? *
  4. Are trained first aid personnel available on site? *
  5. Are visitors inducted on site safety rules? *
  6. Are non-site personnel inducted on site safety rules? *

5. Records and Documentation

  1. Are risk assessments for specific tasks available? *
  2. Are risk assessments for specific tasks understood by workers? *
  3. Are records of equipment inspections up to date? *
  4. Are records of equipment maintenance up to date? *
  5. Are records of worker training maintained? *
  6. Are records of worker competencies maintained? *
  7. Are incident and accident reporting procedures in place? *
  8. Are incident and accident reporting procedures followed? *

6. Follow-up and Review

  1. Are actions from previous risk assessments completed? *
  2. Are actions from previous inspections completed? *
  3. Any new hazards identified during this assessment?
  4. Recommended corrective actions
  5. Date for next review *

7. Sign-off

  1. Name of person completing this assessment *
  2. Date of sign-off *
  3. Signature *

References

How the score works

The score is the share of scored questions that pass. N/A is left out of the score; text, dates and signatures are recorded but not scored. A completed template is a record of what you checked; it is not an inspection by a regulator or an accreditation body.

Questions

What is the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974?

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety in Great Britain. It places general duties on employers to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of their employees and to protect others who may be affected by their work activities.

Who should complete this risk assessment?

This risk assessment should be completed by individuals responsible for health and safety on a construction site, such as site managers, supervisors, or dedicated safety officers, who have a thorough understanding of site operations and relevant safety regulations.