This Hydraulic Press Risk Assessment/JSA (Job Safety Analysis) is pre-filled and ready to edit. It breaks hydraulic press work into 10 activities, from the pre-operation inspection to high pressure fluid and hose failure, 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
Engineering and metal fabrication workshops
Mechanics, auto repairers and fleet workshops
Manufacturing plants and factories
Agricultural and heavy equipment repair businesses
Bearing and hydraulic service businesses
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 Hydraulic Press 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
Pre-operation inspection of the press, hoses and fittings
Crush injuries from moving parts during pressing
Manual handling and impact injuries
Hydraulic fluid leaks and chemical exposure
Noise from the press and tools
Electrical safety for the press and leads
Fluid injection injuries from pinhole leaks, hose whip and burns from hot oil
End of day pack-up, including slips, trips and cuts
Waste disposal and post-work checks for energy left in the system
Emergency response to hydraulic failure, electrical fault, fire or serious injury
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 10 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, including clamping devices, face shield, hearing protection and leads with RCD
Daily pre-start and maintenance checks for presses, hoses, fittings and leads
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 using a hydraulic press?
No. Using a hydraulic press in a workshop isn't high risk construction work, so a SWMS isn't a legal requirement. You still have to manage the risks, including crush injuries and fluid injection from hose leaks, and a risk assessment or JSA is a practical way to record how. Clients, insurers and prequalification portals often ask for one.
Does it cover hydraulic injection injuries?
Yes. It covers fluid injection from a pinhole leak, which can cause tissue death and amputation, along with hose whip from a burst line, burns from hot oil and eye injury from pressurised spray.
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.
