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Tarmac and Asphalt Surfacing Operations Risk Assessment
This fully completed tarmac and asphalt surfacing operations risk assessment example has been prepared by a qualified health and safety professional. It covers all operations involved in laying hot and warm mix asphalt, including delivery, spreading, raking, compaction and all associated plant operations, and can be used as a starting point when developing your own risk assessment documentation.
What Does This Tarmac and Asphalt Surfacing Risk Assessment Cover?
This risk assessment identifies the key hazards associated with tarmac and asphalt surfacing operations including;
- Burns from hot asphalt — contact with hot asphalt at laying temperatures of 140–170°C causing severe burns
- Asphalt fumes — inhalation of bituminous fumes from hot asphalt causing respiratory irritation and long-term ill health
- Person struck or run over by paver or rollers — plant running over a ground worker causing fatal crush injuries
- Traffic hazards — operatives and plant working in live or partially live roads at risk of being struck by passing vehicles
- Delivery lorry movements — tipper lorries reversing to the paver hopper striking ground workers causing fatal injuries
- Dust from milling and preparation — respirable crystalline silica from road milling causing silicosis
Each hazard includes an inherent risk rating ranging from Moderate to Substantial, and a comprehensive listing of applicable control measures covering areas such as;
- Heat-resistant gloves, boots and protective clothing for all hot asphalt work with burns first aid on site
- Low-fume asphalt mixes used with operatives positioned upwind and RPE for high-exposure tasks
- Exclusion zones around moving paver and rollers with all plant fitted with audible reverse alarms
- Chapter 8 traffic management with all operatives holding NHSS10 or equivalent training
- Banksman controlling all lorry reversing movements to the paver
- FFP3 RPE with milling machines fitted with water suppression for silica dust control
A residual risk rating is then assigned to each hazard, demonstrating how effective risk management reduces 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.
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 Risk Assessment Template Suitable For?
This tarmac and asphalt surfacing risk assessment template is suitable for health and safety advisers, surfacing contractors, highways engineers and any employer with a duty to assess risks associated with asphalt laying under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH). 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.