Comprehensive Plant and Equipment Risk Assessment for Excavators

Ensure Safety, Compliance, and Efficiency on Your Worksite

At JSEAsy, we understand that operating heavy machinery like excavators comes with significant risks. Whether you’re working on a construction site, a mining project, or any other operation involving excavators, safety must be your top priority. That’s why we’ve developed a Plant and Equipment Risk Assessment for Excavators—a comprehensive solution designed to help you identify and mitigate potential hazards, ensuring a safer working environment for everyone on site.

Why is a Risk Assessment Essential?

Excavators are powerful and versatile machines, but they also pose several risks, including:

• Instability and Tipping: Especially on uneven terrain or when handling heavy loads.
• Striking Underground Services: Such as gas, water, or electrical lines.
• Collisions: With other machinery, structures, or workers.
• Swing Radius Hazards: The risk of the excavator’s arm or bucket hitting nearby objects or people.
• Trench and Excavation Collapses: Potentially trapping or injuring workers.

Without a proper risk assessment, these hazards can lead to severe accidents, costly downtime, and even legal liabilities. Our risk assessment helps you proactively address these issues, minimizing risks and enhancing operational efficiency.

What Does Our Excavator Risk Assessment Include?

Our Plant and Equipment Risk Assessment for Excavators covers every aspect of safe operation:

• Detailed Hazard Identification: We pinpoint all potential risks associated with excavator use, from operational dangers to environmental factors.
• Risk Evaluation: Each identified hazard is assessed for its likelihood and potential impact, helping you prioritize your safety efforts.
• Control Measures: We provide practical recommendations to eliminate or reduce risks, including engineering controls, administrative practices, and necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Compliance with Regulations: Our assessment ensures that your operations align with local safety standards and legal requirements, reducing the risk of penalties or legal action.
• Ongoing Monitoring and Review: We emphasize the importance of regularly reviewing and updating your risk assessment to adapt to changing site conditions or machinery upgrades.

Why Choose JSEAsy?

• Expertise: With years of experience in workplace safety, we know exactly what to look for when it comes to excavator operations.
• Comprehensive and Easy to Use: Our risk assessment is thorough yet straightforward, making it easy for you to implement safety measures quickly.
• Customizable Solutions: We understand that every worksite is different. Our assessments can be tailored to suit your specific needs and operational environment.
• Peace of Mind: By conducting a thorough risk assessment, you can rest assured that you’ve taken the necessary steps to protect your workers and your business.

Invest in Safety Today

Don’t wait for an accident to happen before you take action. Ensure your excavator operations are safe, compliant, and efficient with JSEAsy’s Plant and Equipment Risk Assessment for Excavators.

Contact us today to learn more about how our assessment can benefit your business or to schedule a consultation. Safety starts with being prepared—let us help you safeguard your worksite.

Plant and Equipment Risk Assessments are included in all versions of the JSEAsy EHS Software.

Why Choose This Standalone PERA?

• Peace of Mind – Developed by WHS professionals to industry standards
• Instant Download – Access the document immediately
• Generated using the JSEAsy EHS Software – Seamlessly integrates into your Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) library
• Saves Time – No need to write a risk assessment from scratch

Who Is This For?

This PERA is ideal for:

• Building Contractors
• Civil contractors
• Mining operations
• Subcontractors
• Hire companies

Document Format:

• Delivered in PDF format. We can add your logo and details of a particular make and model at no additional cost.
• Fully printable
• Includes risk matrix and risk ratings

Why do you need a PERA?

Under Australian WHS laws, employers and contractors are required to identify and manage risks related to plant and equipment. Excavators carry notable dangers due to their load handling, mechanical parts, and the environments in which they operate.

The requirements are outlined in the Managing risks of plant in the workplace code of Practice.

This PERA helps ensure your team works safely and your business remains compliant and audit-ready.

Ensure safety, compliance and peace of mind — in minutes, not hours.

With JSEAsy Plant & Equipment Risk Assessment Software, you can instantly generate WHS-compliant risk assessments, link them with SWMS and SOPs, and centralise all your plant registers and maintenance schedules. Designed for businesses managing any scale of machinery—from a single tool to full fleets—JSEAsy streamlines your safety workflows, reduces errors from paperwork, and keeps you audit-ready at all times

Need more than one PERA or other Safety Documents?

The JSEAsy EHS Software takes your safety management to the next level—allowing you to create, manage, and update SWMS, risk assessments, and other safety documentation all in one central platform. With built-in templates, version control, and cloud-based access, it’s designed to save time, improve consistency, and help your business meet ongoing WHS obligations with ease.

Key Features of JSEAsy Software

• Preloaded SWMS, SOPs and Risk Assessments
  Access a vast library of ready-to-use templates across construction, maintenance, and high-risk industries.

• Fully Editable Templates
  • Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)
  • Plant and Equipment Risk Assessments
  • Safe Operating Procedures

• Centralised Safety Documentation
  Keep all your safety documents in one secure place—easily accessible on desktop or cloud (depending on plan).

• Project-Specific Job Packs
  Automatically generate full WHS job packs including SWMS, risk assessments, training records, permits, and sign-off sheets.

• Version Control and Auto Updates
  Maintain consistency and compliance as templates are updated with regulation changes.

• Staff and Contractor Management
  Track inductions, licences, and competencies—ideal for small teams or larger subcontractor networks.

• Simple Interface
  Intuitive menus and guided workflows make it usable even by those with limited admin or computer experience.

• Multi-user Access (Multiuser and Premium Version)
  Collaborate across your team or sites with secure role-based access.