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Baseline risk assessment template South Africa

A baseline risk assessment helps identify the main health and safety risks before work starts or before a contractor builds a site safety file.

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What to include

List the work activities, hazards, people exposed, current controls, risk rating, additional controls, responsible person and review date.

How it supports a safety file

The baseline assessment guides which method statements, toolbox talks, PPE controls and inspections must be included in the file.

Next step

Open the baseline risk assessment document page, then connect it to task risk assessments for higher-risk activities.

Common questions

Is a baseline risk assessment the same as a task risk assessment?

No. Baseline risk assessment looks broadly at the work or business risk profile. Task risk assessment focuses on a specific job or activity.

Should it be reviewed?

Yes. Review it when the scope, site, equipment, workforce or risk level changes.

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