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Road and Highway Maintenance Risk Assessment Template

The complete guide to creating professional risk assessments for road and highway maintenance.

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Free to use Instant PDF download Updated February 2026

In This Guide

1 Introduction & Overview 2 Activity Benefits 3 Hazards & Control Measures 4 Safety Checklist 5 Related Guides

The essential guide to road maintenance safety

Road and highway maintenance work takes place in one of the most dangerous work environments—alongside live traffic. From pothole repairs to resurfacing and line marking, these essential activities require rigorous safety management.

This guide covers everything you need to create a thorough road maintenance risk assessment—from traffic management and visibility to plant operations and working near underground services.

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Trade & Construction
Activity Benefits

Why road maintenance matters

Road Safety

Maintains safe driving surfaces for all road users.

Infrastructure

Preserves critical transport infrastructure.

Economic

Supports economic activity and commerce.

Drainage

Maintains proper drainage and water management.

Risk Identification

Key hazards & control measures

Traffic CollisionHigh Risk
Potential Harm

Vehicle strikes, serious injuries, fatalities from passing traffic.

Control Measures
  • Implement approved traffic management plan
  • Use appropriate signing, coning, and barriers
  • Position impact protection vehicles where required
  • Ensure all workers wear high-visibility clothing
Plant & MachineryHigh Risk
Potential Harm

Struck by plant, crushing, entanglement in machinery.

Control Measures
  • Use trained and competent plant operators only
  • Maintain exclusion zones around operating plant
  • Use banksmen for reversing operations
  • Conduct daily plant inspections
Underground ServicesMedium Risk
Potential Harm

Electrocution, gas explosions, service disruption, flooding.

Control Measures
  • Obtain utility plans before excavation
  • Use cable avoidance tools (CAT and Genny)
  • Hand dig near known services
  • Contact utility companies for advice
Hot MaterialsMedium Risk
Potential Harm

Burns from hot asphalt, bitumen fume exposure, fire risk.

Control Measures
  • Wear appropriate PPE including thermal gloves
  • Ensure adequate ventilation and fume extraction
  • Keep fire extinguisher readily available
  • Train workers in burns first aid

This guide covers the most common hazards. Our risk assessment wizard includes 32 hazards and 67+ control measures for Road and Highway Maintenance, sourced from industry guidance — create your assessment in minutes.

Safety Checklist

Road maintenance safety checklist

Traffic Management

  • Traffic management plan approved
  • Signs and cones positioned correctly
  • Barriers in place where required
  • Impact protection vehicle in position

PPE Requirements

  • High-visibility clothing (Class 3)
  • Safety boots with toe protection
  • Hard hat in designated areas
  • Hearing protection near plant

Excavation

  • Utility plans obtained and reviewed
  • CAT/Genny scan completed
  • Excavation barriers in place
  • Spoil positioned safely

Emergency

  • First aid kit accessible
  • Emergency contacts known
  • Fire extinguisher available
  • Communication equipment working

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