Ensure your workplace remains safe and compliant with our versatile risk assessment templates, designed to meet Australia’s Work Health and Safety (WHS) standards. These professionally crafted documents follow a consistent, structured approach that can be adapted for any industry or task.
Key Features:
• Uniform Structure: Each template includes clearly defined sections for job steps, potential hazards, risk matrices, control measures, and emergency procedures.
• Comprehensive Hazard Identification: Systematically record foreseeable hazards at every stage of your work process—from preparation and equipment checks to final debriefing.
• Customisable Details: Easily insert your organisation’s information, project specifics, and relevant legislative references, ensuring the document meets your unique operational needs.
• Regulatory Compliance: Built to align with Australia’s WHS legislation and Codes of Practice, these templates include guidance notes and reference links to help you stay compliant.
• Emergency Preparedness & Documentation: Integrated sections for emergency response planning and thorough documentation review ensure all critical safety information is captured and easily accessible.
Whether you’re managing a construction site, operating machinery, or overseeing any other workplace activity, our generic risk assessment templates provide a robust framework for identifying risks, implementing effective control measures, and maintaining a safe working environment. Download today to streamline your risk management processes and promote a culture of safety in your organisation.
The Compressed Air Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Slips
- trips
- and falls
- Inadequate lighting
- 2. Inspection
- Poorly maintained equipment
- Untrained personnel
- 3. Set up Work Area
- Incorrect identification of work area
- Poor housekeeping
- 4. Equipment Preparation
- Faulty equipment
- Misuse/improper storage
- 5. Establishing Tools & Materials
- Falling objects
- Manual handling injuries
- 6. Compressed Air Set up
- Leakage
- Noise pollution
- 7. Compressed Air Safety Checks
- Inadequate safety gear
- Neglecting checklists/guidelines
- 8. Commence Work Process
- Miscommunication
- Failure to follow procedures
- 9. Pneumatic Tool Usage
- Equipment malfunction
- Flying debris
- 10. System Purging
- Pressure build-up
- Accidental activation
- 11. Maintenance Tasks
- Risk of electrical shock
- Exposure to sharp objects
- 12. Work Interruptions/Procedure Alterations
- Lack of hazard awareness
- Bypassing safety protocols
- 13. Contingency Planning
- Insufficient planning
- Overlooking potential hazards
- 14. Emergency Procedures
- Delayed response time
- Inadequate emergency exits
- 15. Clean up & Storage of Equipment
- Improper disposal of materials
- Damaged storage facilities
- 16. Post-Work Inspections
- Missed defects
- Inadequate record keeping
- 17. Staff Debrief
- Failing to learn from previous incidents
- Lack of accountability
- 18. Training & Development
- Ineffective training procedures
- Ignorance of workplace hazards
- 19. Performance Monitoring
- Neglecting regular performance assessments
- Inaccurate reporting
- 20. Continuous Improvement
- Failure to address identified issues
- Resistance to change