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Task risk assessment

A task risk assessment focuses on a specific activity and the controls needed before work can proceed safely.

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What it covers

It records the task, hazards, people exposed, likelihood, severity, controls, residual risk, responsible person and review or approval.

How it supports the work

It turns broad safety planning into activity-specific controls that can be briefed through toolbox talks and reflected in method statements.

Next step

Use it with the baseline risk assessment, method statement and toolbox talk record.

Common questions

When is task risk assessment useful?

It is useful when a specific job activity needs its own hazard and control review.

Can one task risk assessment cover every activity?

No. It should match the specific activity, equipment, people and site conditions.

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