Weather-Related Risks (Outdoor Work) Risk Assessment

$79.50

The Weather-Related Risks (Outdoor Work) Risk Assessment features:

  1. Instant download
  2. Acceptance Guaranteed
  3. Easy to edit Microsoft Word format so you can add your logo and site specific details
  4. Complies with latest legislation

Specifically, the Weather-Related Risks (Outdoor Work) Risk Assessment covers:

  1. A detailed breakdown of work activities with potential hazards identified
  2. A comprehensive risk evaluation matrix to assess initial and residual risks
  3. Step-by-step control measures and guidelines to minimise hazards
  4. Pre-work checks and documentation requirements to ensure compliance
  5. And more. Please check details below
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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 Weather-Related Risks (Outdoor Work) Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:

  • 1. Preparation
    • Exposure to UV radiation
    • Dehydration
    • Slippery surfaces due to rainfall
  • 2. Equipment Check
    • Electric shock from using equipment in wet conditions
    • Injuries from using faulty equipment
  • 3. Site Assessment
    • Exposure to extreme weather
    • Unstable terrain due to rainfall or wind
  • 4. Material Handling
    • Manual handling injuries
    • Pedestrian accidents
  • 5. Machinery Operation
    • Equipment malfunction due to adverse weather
    • Injury from unsecured machinery due to strong winds
  • 6. Working at Height
    • Fall accidents due to slippery surfaces
    • Dropped objects due to wind
  • 7. Protection Against Elements
    • Heat stress
    • Cold stress
    • Wind-borne debris risks
  • 8. Breaks and Rest Periods
    • Dehydration
    • Fatigue
  • 9. Emergency Preparation
    • Lack of first aid supplies
    • Lack of emergency escape routes
  • 10. Communication
    • Miscommunication due to noise (wind/storm)
    • Radio interference due to weather
  • 11. Cleaning Up
    • Slip
    • trip and fall hazards from water or debris
    • Contact with hazardous materials during clean-up
  • 12. Equipment Storage
    • Potential for damage to equipment left outdoors
    • Unstable storage due to wind
  • 13. Review of Weather Conditions
    • Risk level changes due to unpredicted weather changes
  • 14. Staff Training
    • Inadequate training for working in adverse weather conditions
    • Misunderstanding of safety procedures
  • 15. Hazard Reporting
    • Delayed hazard reporting due to poor connectivity/weather
    • Unaddressed hazards due to lack of on-site management
  • 16. End-of-Day Procedures
    • Incomplete tasks due to weather conditions
    • Safety risks if site is not properly secured against the elements
  • 17. Contingency Planning
    • Inadequate readiness for extreme weather events
    • Miscommunication of backup plans
  • 18. Equipment Maintenance
    • Breakdowns due to poor weather protection
    • Lack of adequate maintenance supplies
  • 19. Health Check-ups
    • Exposure to long-term health issues from weather (skin cancer
    • heatstroke)
  • 20. Documentation & Record-Keeping
    • Damage to records due to weather exposure
    • Misplacement or loss of records due to wind or storm
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