Daily Risk Assessment Checklist

Complete this assessment before work begins each day and reassess when conditions change. This checklist ensures all hazards are identified, controls are in place, and the site is ready for safe operations.

  • Industry: Construction
  • Frequency: Daily (pre-start) + Reassess on change
  • Estimated Time: 15-25 minutes
  • Role: Supervisor / Site Safety Officer
  • Total Items: 35
  • Compliance: OSHA 29 CFR 1926, Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), WHS Regulations

Document Control

Verify risk assessment documentation is current and complete.

  • Today's risk assessment/JSA is available on-site (paper or digital) and accessible to the crew?
  • Documents missing
  • Risk assessment is site-specific (matches address, scope, and current conditions)?
  • Site mismatches noted
  • Assessment completed correctly for today's activities (tasks, hazards, controls, PPE, permits)?
  • Incomplete sections
  • Signed and dated by responsible persons (supervisor + crew acknowledgment where required)?
  • Missing signatures

Traffic, People & Plant

Verify pedestrian, vehicle, and plant safety controls.

  • Pedestrian safety addressed (exclusion zones, walkways, spotters, barriers, signage)?
  • Pedestrian controls missing
  • Vehicle safety addressed (traffic plan, reversing controls, delivery management, speed controls)?
  • Vehicle controls missing
  • Plant/equipment safety addressed (pre-start checks, guarding, isolation/LOTO where relevant)?
  • Plant hazards uncontrolled

Dangerous Goods & Environmental

Verify hazardous materials and environmental controls.

  • If dangerous goods are used today, controls are in place (SDS available, storage, spill kit, ventilation, training)?
  • Dangerous goods items present
  • Environmental considerations addressed (dust/noise, run-off, waste segregation, protected areas)?
  • Environmental controls missing
  • Emergency controls in place (spill response, eyewash, fire extinguisher access) where applicable?
  • Emergency controls missing

Roles & Emergency Planning

Verify personnel assignments and emergency preparedness.

  • Supervisor nominated and present/cover assigned?
  • Supervisor coverage gaps
  • First aider nominated and accessible; kit present?
  • First aid kits verified
  • Muster point nominated, suitable, and communicated to crew (incl. evacuation route)?
  • Crew members unbriefed

Controls Effectiveness & Scoring

Verify all controls are in place and effective.

  • All nominated controls are actually in place on the ground (not just on paper)?
  • Controls not in place
  • Controls appear effective for current conditions (weather, access, congestion, staffing)?
  • Controls ineffective
  • Overall risk score (1=low to 5=critical); escalate if score 4 or higher

PPE Compliance Verification

Personal protective equipment inspection

  • Hard hats worn in required areas?
  • Safety glasses/goggles worn as required?
  • High-visibility vests worn?
  • Steel-toe boots worn by all workers?

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