Construction Risk Assessment Manual (80+ Risk Assessments)

Take the guesswork out of workplace safety with our comprehensive Construction Risk Assessment Manual, developed to assist contractors in complying with the South African Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations. This package includes over 100 professionally developed, editable risk assessments covering common construction activities, plant and equipment, working at heights, excavations, lifting operations, electrical work, and more.

Ideal for construction companies, contractors, and subcontractors, this manual helps identify hazards, assess risks, and implement effective control measures to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.

NOTE: RISK ASSESSMENTS STILL NEED TO BE REVISED BY A COMPETENT RISK ASSESSOR AND APPOINTED TEAM

1. Site Establishment

• Site setup and demobilisation
• Site access and egress
• Security and public protection
• Site offices and welfare facilities

2. General Construction Activities

• Housekeeping
• Manual handling
• Use of hand tools
• Use of power tools
• Material handling and storage
• Working near public areas

3. Working at Heights

• Ladder work
• Mobile scaffold towers
• Fixed scaffolding
• Roof work
• Edge protection
• Fall arrest systems
• Fall prevention systems

4. Excavation and Earthworks

• Excavations and trenching
• Shoring and benching
• Underground services
• Ground collapse
• Confined excavations

5. Concrete and Formwork

• Reinforcing steel installation
• Formwork erection
• Formwork stripping
• Concrete pouring
• Concrete cutting

6. Structural Work

• Structural steel erection
• Welding activities
• Grinding activities
• Cutting operations
• Demolition work

7. Plant and Machinery

• Excavators
• TLBs
• Front-end loaders
• Dump trucks
• Mobile cranes
• Forklifts
• Compactors
• Concrete mixers

8. Lifting Operations

• Crane operations
• Lifting tackle use
• Slinging loads
• Mobile lifting equipment
• Rigging activities

9. Electrical Work

• Portable electrical equipment
• Temporary electrical installations
• Electrical maintenance
• Lockout and tagout
• Working near overhead powerlines

10. Confined Space Entry

• Tanks
• Pits
• Manholes
• Chambers
• Sewer systems

11. Hot Work

• Welding
• Gas cutting
• Grinding
• Brazing
• Soldering

12. Demolition Activities

• Structural demolition
• Mechanical demolition
• Manual demolition
• Debris removal

13. Hazardous Substances

• Cement and silica dust
• Paints and solvents
• Fuels and oils
• Gas cylinders
• Hazardous chemical storage

14. Traffic and Vehicle Management

• Construction vehicle movement
• Pedestrian segregation
• Delivery vehicles
• Reversing vehicles
• Traffic control

15. Environmental Hazards

• Dust generation
• Noise exposure
• Waste management
• Spill response
• Water pollution prevention

16. Occupational Health Risks

• Heat stress
• Cold weather exposure
• Sun exposure
• Ergonomic hazards
• Biological hazards

17. Emergency Preparedness

• Fire emergencies
• Medical emergencies
• Evacuation procedures
• Spill emergencies
• Rescue from heights

18. Temporary Works

• Scaffolding
• Temporary structures
• Shoring systems
• Falsework

19. Construction Regulation-Specific Assessments

• Fall Protection Plan Risk Assessment
• Construction Work Permit Risk Assessment
• Construction Site Risk Assessment
• Baseline Risk Assessment
• Continuous Risk Assessment

Essential Registers to Include

• Risk Assessment Register
• Hazard Register
• Corrective Action Register
• Inspection Register
• Toolbox Talk Register
• Incident Register

Included:
✔ 80+ Editable Risk Assessments
✔ Baseline Risk Assessment
✔ Hazard & Risk Registers
✔ Risk Matrix & HIRA Methodology
✔ Continuous Risk Assessment Forms
✔ Microsoft Word Format