This General Building Maintenance Risk Assessment/JSA (Job Safety Analysis) is pre-filled and covers everyday repair and maintenance jobs inside and on occupied buildings, from patching and painting to minor plumbing and gutter work. It covers 24 activities, from work planning and approvals to end of shift handover and emergency response, with the hazards, control measures and risk ratings before and after controls for each. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
 
Who it's for
Handyman and property maintenance businesses
Facilities management and building services contractors
Strata and real estate maintenance contractors
School, council and commercial building maintenance teams
A risk assessment, also called a JSA, JSEA or task risk assessment, records the hazards of a task and how you control them. If the task is part of high risk construction work, the law requires a SWMS for that work, so use our General Building Maintenance SWMS instead.
 
Use it to
Show clients, insurers and auditors how you manage the risks
Apply for tenders, contracts and supplier panels
Get through prequalification with Avetta, Cm3 and other contractor portals
Induct new workers and train them in the task
 
What this risk assessment covers
Planning, arrival assessment and separating the work from occupants
PPE, tool and lead inspection
Asbestos, lead paint and synthetic mineral fibre in pre-2004 buildings
Ladders, roofs, gutters and falls of more than 2 metres
Roof spaces, risers and plant rooms
Electrical isolation and the limits of what the crew can do
Drilling and fixing into building fabric without striking concealed services
Bagged cement, silica dust, paints, sealants and solvent vapour
Minor plumbing and scalds, plus mould, droppings, sharps and contaminated water
Manual handling, occupant aggression and working alone
Noise, dust, vehicles in car parks, and heat
Housekeeping, end of shift handover and emergency response to falls, shock, chemicals or fire
 
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 24 work activities
Risk ratings before and after controls, with a 5x5 risk matrix and the hierarchy of controls
PPE requirements checklist
Plant and equipment list, maintenance checks and a clear list of tasks not done under this risk assessment
Relevant Australian Standards, including AS 1892.5 for portable ladders and AS/NZS 3760 for electrical testing
Training in asbestos recognition, approved silica training and every worker's authority to stop a job
Site specific hazards section for anything unique to your job
Further controls action plan to track anything still to be done
Worker sign-off sheet and worker consultation record
 
Why use this template
Saves hours compared with writing a risk assessment from a blank page
Covers the most common hazards and control measures for this work, ready to use out of the box
Fully editable, so you can add, remove or change anything to suit your workplace and how your team works
Helps your business stay compliant, with risk ratings, an action plan, worker sign-off and consultation records already set up
Comes with a step-by-step implementation guide
 
How it works
Buy online and download straight away. You'll also get an email with your link.
Add your logo, ABN, area and site details.
Check it suits your workplace and task, edit anything you need to, and consult your workers before you finalise it.
Brief your team and collect signatures.
 
Common questions
Do I need a SWMS or a risk assessment for general building maintenance?
Only when the job is high risk construction work, for example clearing a gutter where someone could fall more than 2 metres, drilling into a wall that may contain asbestos, or working near energised electrical installations. Many routine maintenance jobs fall outside that, so a SWMS isn't mandatory for them, but you still have to manage the risks and a risk assessment or JSA is a practical way to record how. Property managers, clients and prequalification portals often ask for one. If the job is high risk construction work, use our General Building Maintenance SWMS instead.
What jobs aren't covered by this risk assessment?
Grounds and external upkeep such as mowing, hedging and pressure washing, confined space entry, asbestos removal, welding, oxy-cutting or open flame work, and work in a live traffic corridor. Grounds work is covered by the separate Grounds and External Building Maintenance Risk Assessment/JSA.
Can I change it?
Yes. It's a Microsoft Word file, so you can add, remove or change any hazard, control or rating, and add your own logo and details.
Does it suit my state?
Yes. It's written to the model WHS laws and suits all states and territories, including Victoria under the OHS Act and Regulations.
What if it doesn't suit my work?
You're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee if it isn't fit for purpose.