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Construction Risk Assessment
Generate HSE 5-step construction risk assessments in 60 seconds
HSE 5-step format with a 5×5 risk matrix
Average generation time: 47 seconds
51,000Annual injuries in construction
30Fatal injuries per year
Falls from height Leading cause of injury
60sTo generate your assessment
Common Construction Hazards
Key risks identified by the HSE for construction work
Control Measures:
Working at Height High Risk Falls from scaffolding, ladders, roofs, or elevated work platforms Use scaffold towers with guardrails Secure ladder access with harnesses Install edge protection on roofs Provide fall arrest systems for work over 2m
Control Measures:
Moving Machinery High Risk Struck by excavators, cranes, forklifts, or other site vehicles Designated traffic routes with barriers Banksman/signaller for reversing operations Vehicle exclusion zones around work areas High-visibility PPE for all personnel
Control Measures:
Manual Handling Medium Risk Lifting heavy materials causing musculoskeletal injuries Use mechanical aids (hoists, trolleys, cranes) Team lifting for items over 25kg Store materials at waist height when possible Training on correct lifting techniques
Control Measures:
Hazardous Substances High Risk Cement, solvents, paints, asbestos, silica dust COSHH assessments for all substances PPE including RPE for dust Asbestos surveys before demolition Wet cutting to suppress silica dust
Control Measures:
Electrical Hazards High Risk Overhead lines, underground cables, temporary supplies Cable avoidance tools before excavation De-energise or insulate overhead lines Use 110V reduced voltage equipment Regular PAT testing of site equipment
Control Measures:
Excavations High Risk Collapse of trenches, confined spaces, underground services Shore or batter excavations over 1.2m Edge protection around excavations Gas monitoring in confined spaces Competent person to inspect daily
Relevant Legislation
Laws and regulations that apply to construction risk assessments
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
Primary legislation requiring employers to ensure health and safety of employees and others
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Requires risk assessments for all work activities
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
Specific construction legislation covering planning, managing, and monitoring construction work
Work at Height Regulations 2005
Specific requirements for work at height including risk assessment and equipment
Sample Tasks We Cover
Generate risk assessments for these common construction activities
Frequently Asked Questions
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About Construction Risk Assessments
A construction risk assessment is a systematic process of identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and implementing control measures for construction work activities. Under UK health and safety law, employers and self-employed workers must assess risks to health and safety arising from their work.
The HSE 5-step approach involves: (1) identifying hazards, (2) deciding who might be harmed and how, (3) evaluating risks and deciding on precautions, (4) recording findings, and (5) reviewing and updating as necessary. Our AI-powered generator follows this methodology to create professional assessments in that format.
Whether you're a sole trader, small business, or larger contractor, documented risk assessments protect both workers and businesses. They demonstrate compliance with health and safety law and provide evidence of due diligence in case of incidents.
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