Site Pre-assessment
Overview
Evaluate and prepare for work sites prior to commencing work activities. Site pre-assessments are particularly beneficial for small to medium businesses and contractors who need to conduct a thorough assessment of a site before initiating work. Identify and mitigate risks proactively, promoting a safe and compliant work environment for everyone working onsite.
The findings from a site pre-assessments can be a useful topic for toolbox talks
Creating a Site Pre-assessment
- Login to SiteSmart
- Select resources on the side navigation
- Select "Site Pre-assessment".
- Select "Create New Assessment"
- Enter your site name and address
- Answer; does this site involve heights, overhead work, trenches, or confined spaces. This will tailor the assessment to your site.
- Select "Get Started" you will be returned to the landing page to see your created assessment.
- Click on the assessment - site name/address
- Follow each section and add details where applicable
- Answer the questions for each potential hazard. Where you answer 'yes' or 'maybe' you will be prompted to add what controls you will introduce for that hazard.
- Add any PPE required.
- Add any other site observations.
- Scroll down to view your Pre-start Assessment Report that can be used to debrief your workers.
- Scroll to the top of the page.
- Here you can download and export your pre-start assessment to carry out your pre-start and save in your files where required.