Job Safety Analysis

Step 2 of 6

Stop and think

Answer every question. If the answer is No, don't start until it's sorted, and explain what you did.

Step 3 of 6

High-risk work

Tick everything this job involves. High-risk construction work must be covered by a SWMS (WorkSafe Victoria, OHS Regulations 2017).

High-risk construction work (HRCW)

High-risk work licences required

Work that needs a WorkSafe high-risk work licence.

Other site risks

Step 4 of 6

Task steps, hazards and controls

Break the job into steps in the order you'll do them. For each step list every hazard, how bad it is, how you'll control it and who is responsible. Use the most effective control first: eliminate, substitute, isolate, engineering, administrative, then PPE.

Step 5 of 6

Equipment, PPE, permits and competencies

Plant and equipment *

PPE *

Permits and isolations

Qualifications and competencies held *

Protecting the public and other trades

Step 6 of 6

SWMS and sign-off

Applicable company SWMS

Select every SWMS that covers this work. Read each one before starting.

Final sign-off *

Confirm each statement.

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