Checklist · Workplace Health & Safety
Heat Stress Risk Assessment Checklist
Checklist to assess and control the risk of heat-related illness for outdoor and hot indoor work, such as roofing, civil works, kitchens, foundries and plant rooms. Covers the environment, the work, the workers and the controls in place.
34 checklist items
Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| ASSESSMENT DETAILS | ||
| Date of Assessment | ||
| Site / Work Area | ||
| Task(s) Assessed | ||
| Assessed By | ||
| ENVIRONMENT | ||
| Forecast Maximum Temperature (°C) | ||
| Humidity and Wind Conditions | ||
| Work in direct sun or near radiant heat sources (hot roofs, asphalt, furnaces, plant) | Yes | No |
| Work in an enclosed or poorly ventilated area (roof cavities, plant rooms, tanks) | Yes | No |
| Heat index / heat stress tool used and result (if available) | ||
| WORK & WORKERS | ||
| Work is physically heavy or continuous | Yes | No |
| PPE adds heat load (coveralls, chemical suits, respirators, welding gear) | Yes | No |
| Workers new to the conditions and not yet acclimatised (new starters, returning from leave) | Yes | No |
| Workers with known medical conditions or medications affected by heat (confidential, encouraged to self-report) | Yes | No |
| ELIMINATION & ENGINEERING CONTROLS | ||
| Heavy work rescheduled to cooler parts of the day where practicable | Pass | Fail |
| Shade provided over work areas and rest areas | Pass | Fail |
| Fans, ventilation or spot cooling provided in enclosed areas | Pass | Fail |
| Mechanical aids used to reduce physical effort | Pass | Fail |
| ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS | ||
| Cool drinking water readily available close to the work area | Pass | Fail |
| Work-rest schedule set and followed, with rest in shade or a cool area | Pass | Fail |
| Job rotation used for heavy or hot tasks | Pass | Fail |
| Buddy system in place so workers check on each other | Pass | Fail |
| New and returning workers acclimatised with reduced workloads over the first days | Pass | Fail |
| Workers trained to recognise heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke | Pass | Fail |
| Workers can stop work if they feel unwell, without penalty | Pass | Fail |
| Trigger points set for extra controls or stopping work (based on forecast or heat stress tool) | Pass | Fail |
| PPE & CLOTHING | ||
| Lightweight, breathable, long-sleeved clothing with UV protection supplied | Pass | Fail |
| Hard hat brims / neck flaps, sunscreen and sunglasses supplied | Pass | Fail |
| EMERGENCY RESPONSE | ||
| First aiders know heat stroke is a medical emergency (call 000, cool the person immediately) | Pass | Fail |
| Cooling supplies available (ice, cold water, wet towels, shaded cool area) | Pass | Fail |
| OUTCOME & SIGN-OFF | ||
| Additional controls required | ||
| Person responsible and date | ||
| Work can proceed with controls in place | Yes | No |
| Assessor Signature | ||
| Supervisor Signature | ||