Workplace Risk Assessments – Adelaide

Activate Safety specialises in conducting comprehensive Workplace Risk Assessments for South Australian businesses, helping employers identify hazards, assess risks, and implement effective control measures to ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations.

A Workplace Risk Assessment not only helps your business meet legal obligations but also protects employees by proactively reducing the likelihood of workplace incidents and injuries.

We provide high-quality risk assessments tailored to the specific needs of various industries, including construction, laboratories, manufacturing, healthcare, and office environments. Our structured approach ensures businesses in Adelaide and beyond can effectively manage risks, improve safety culture, and enhance overall workplace efficiency.

Our process for Workplace Risk Assessments

1) Task & Workplace Evaluation – Assessing work activities, environments, and hazards

2) Hazard Identification – Recognizing risks such as physical, chemical, ergonomic, and psychosocial hazards.

3) Risk Analysis – Determining the likelihood and severity of potential incidents.

4) Control Measures – Implementing engineering solutions, administrative controls, and PPE recommendations.

5) Action Plan & Review – Providing a tailored risk management plan with ongoing support.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • A Workplace Risk Assessment is a structured process used to identify, evaluate, and control hazards across various workplace activities. Whether you're in construction, manufacturing, healthcare, or an office environment, risk assessments help businesses in Adelaide comply with Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws, prevent workplace incidents, and improve overall safety.

    By proactively managing risks, employers can:
    Reduce workplace injuries and downtime
    Ensure legal compliance with WHS regulations
    Improve employee confidence and productivity
    Lower business costs associated with accidents and claims

  • Risk assessments are essential for high-risk tasks and environments, including:

    • Manual handling – lifting, carrying, repetitive motion tasks

    • Machinery and equipment use – operation, maintenance, troubleshooting

    • Chemical handling – storage, exposure, disposal

    • Working at heights – ladders, scaffolding, elevated platforms

    • Confined space work – tank entry, maintenance, inspections

    • Construction tasks – demolition, excavation, electrical work

  • Our experienced safety consultants in Adelaide follow a structured risk management approach to ensure businesses meet compliance standards and implement practical safety measures.

  • The duration depends on the size and complexity of your workplace and the tasks being assessed. A standard risk assessment typically takes between 1 to 3 hours, ensuring minimal disruption to your daily operations. More complex assessments may take longer.

  • No, our team works efficiently alongside your staff to minimise interruptions while ensuring a thorough and compliant risk assessment. We schedule assessments at times that best suit your business operations.

  • Under the Work Health and Safety Act (WHS Act) and South Australian regulations, employers have a legal duty to identify and manage workplace risks. Conducting regular risk assessments ensures compliance and protects businesses from WorkCover claims, legal penalties, and productivity losses.