RA-HS101 Timber Frame Erection
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Timber Frame Erection Risk Assessment
This fully completed timber frame erection risk assessment example has been prepared by a qualified health and safety professional. It covers a typical range of hazards associated with off-loading and positioning prefabricated timber frame panels and roof cassettes, temporary bracing, fixing, and weathertight operations, and can be used as a starting point when developing your own risk assessment documentation.
What Does This Timber Frame Erection Risk Assessment Cover?
This risk assessment identifies the key hazards associated with timber frame erection including;
- Falls from height during panel erection from unguarded edges at upper floor and roof level
- Timber frame collapse and instability before permanent connections and bracing are complete
- Overhead crane and lifting operations during panel and cassette placement causing struck-by hazards
- Manual handling injuries from positioning panels, bracing, and sole plate materials
- Falling tools, fixings, and timber members from height striking operatives below
- Wood dust inhalation from on-site cutting and trimming of timber frame elements
Each hazard includes an inherent risk rating and a listing of applicable control measures covering areas such as;
- Erection method statement, safety nets, and mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) for panel receipt
- Temporary bracing installed immediately on each panel before crane is released
- Appointed person, lift plan, and exclusion zones for all crane operations
- Mechanical handling and team lifts for heavy sole plate and bracing components
- FFP2 dust masks and on-tool extraction for site cutting of timber elements
A residual risk rating is then assigned to each hazard, demonstrating how effective risk management can be used to reduce the overall risk to a tolerable level.
A Professional, Easy-to-Use Risk Assessment Template
This document uses colour-coded header styles matched to risk ratings, making it quick to read and easy to communicate during toolbox talks and worker training. A built-in risk rating matrix supports consistent evaluation of likelihood and consequence, and hazard pictograms using internationally recognised ISO warning symbols are included alongside relevant hazard entries — improving clarity and helping to highlight risks and mandatory controls.
The result is a completed risk assessment that looks professional, reads clearly, and demonstrates a structured and effective approach to risk management.
Who Is This Timber Frame Erection Risk Assessment Template Suitable For?
This timber frame erection risk assessment template is suitable for health and safety advisers, timber frame contractors, principal contractors, and any employer with a duty to assess risks under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and Work at Height Regulations 2005. It can be implemented as a standalone document or as part of a broader occupational health and safety management system aligned with ISO 45001.
Note: This example risk assessment is supplied for use as guidance only and should be reviewed and completed by a competent person.