Quick Reference
What are the tasks involved?
What are the HAZARDS and risks?
Hazard Present
What are the control measures?
Hazard Controlled
GRAVITATIONAL ( Slips, trips, falls)
-Sprains and strains
BIOMECHANICAL (Manual handling)
-sprains, strains
TRAFFIC - Workers struck by vehicles on road while unloading HIGH RISK CONSTRUCTION WORK
THERMAL - Working outside, heat stress/ UV exposure
GRAVITATIONAL (slips, trips, falls)
GRAVITATIONAL (slips, trips, falls) -Fall from ladder or scaffold HIGH RISK CONSTRUCTION WORK
BIOMECHANICAL (Manual handling) - sprains, strains
SHARP OBJECT - cuts
GRAVITATIONAL (slips, trips, falls) -Fall from ladder HIGH RISK CONSTRUCTION WORK
ENERGISED ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - Electrocution HIGH RISK CONSTRUCTION
BIOLOGICAL (vermin) - poisonous bite
THERMAL - Working in roof space or outside, heat stress/UV Exposure
LOW HEADROOM - sprains, strains, head contact
ASBESTOS - Inhalation HIGH RISK CONSTRUCTION WORK
DUST OR FIBRE EXPOSURE
SHARP OBJECT - cuts from protruding nails and metal framework
BIOMECHANICAL (Manual handling) -sprains, strains
