Construction & Trade
Surveying and Land Measurement Risk Assessment Template
The complete guide to creating professional risk assessments for surveying and land measurement work.
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Updated February 2026
The essential guide to surveying safety
Surveying and land measurement work involves fieldwork across diverse terrains and environments. From construction sites to remote locations, surveyors face unique hazards including uneven ground, traffic exposure, and often work alone.
This guide covers everything you need to create a thorough surveying risk assessment—from terrain hazards and equipment handling to lone working protocols and interaction with live construction sites.
Trade & Construction
Activity Benefits
Why professional surveying matters
Accuracy
Provides precise measurements essential for construction projects.
Legal Compliance
Establishes legal boundaries and property lines.
Project Foundation
Forms the basis for architectural and engineering plans.
Risk Prevention
Identifies underground utilities and potential hazards.
Risk Identification
Key hazards & control measures
Terrain HazardsHigh Risk
Potential Harm
Trips, falls, twisted ankles, equipment instability on uneven ground.
Control Measures
- Conduct visual assessment of terrain before starting work
- Wear appropriate footwear with ankle support
- Use stable tripod setups for equipment
- Clear access routes where possible
Lone WorkingMedium Risk
Potential Harm
Delayed assistance in emergencies, vulnerability in remote locations.
Control Measures
- Implement check-in procedures at set intervals
- Carry charged mobile phone or radio
- Share location and expected return time
- Consider personal safety devices for remote areas
Traffic ExposureMedium Risk
Potential Harm
Vehicle strikes, collisions, equipment damage near roadways.
Control Measures
- Wear high-visibility clothing at all times
- Use traffic management where required
- Position equipment away from traffic flow
- Face oncoming traffic when working roadside
Weather ConditionsLow Risk
Potential Harm
Slips in wet conditions, hypothermia, heat exhaustion, equipment damage.
Control Measures
- Check weather forecasts before fieldwork
- Wear appropriate clothing for conditions
- Carry emergency supplies for remote locations
- Postpone work in severe weather
This guide covers the most common hazards. Our risk assessment wizard includes 34 hazards and 140+ control measures for Surveying and Land Measurement, sourced from industry guidance — create your assessment in minutes.
Safety Checklist
Surveying safety checklist
Pre-Survey Preparation
- Site reconnaissance completed
- Underground utilities identified
- Access permissions obtained
- Weather forecast checked
- Lone working procedures in place
Personal Protective Equipment
- Safety boots worn
- High-visibility clothing worn
- Hard hat available for site work
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Equipment
- Equipment inspected and calibrated
- Batteries fully charged
- Tripods and poles in good condition
- First aid kit available
Communications
- Mobile phone charged
- Check-in schedule confirmed
- Emergency contacts accessible
- Location shared with office
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