Pre-Task Risk Assessment (Take 5 / JSA)
StarterTake 5 / SLAM / STOP solo checks, plus a 4-tab JSA wizard with 5×5 risk matrix, hierarchy of controls and HRCW detector.
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In short
Daily task-level safety meets higher-order risk assessment in one workflow. Take 5 / SLAM / STOP for solo pre-task; full JSA wizard with HRCW detector and promote-to-SWMS for crew-level. Chemical, PPE and Plant registers complete the hazard control picture.
What's in this pillar
6 delivered modules in the Risk & Hazard Management group.
SWMS / HSWA Site Safety Plan
FreeJurisdiction-aware SWMS for AU (8 states/territories) or HSWA Site Safety Plan for NZ. Cites Act, Regulation and Codes per clause.
Risk Assessment
FreeStructured risk assessment generator grounded in your jurisdiction. Hazards, likelihood, consequence and controls in the right shape.
Chemical / Hazardous Substances Register
ProfessionalGHS-aware register with SDS expiry alerts, PPE per chemical, AU GHS or NZ HSW(HS) Regs 2017 + HSNO routing.
PPE Issue Register
ProfessionalPer-worker PPE history with size, AS/NZS reference, expiry, next inspection date and return-on-departure flagging.
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Plant & Equipment Register
ProfessionalMaintenance schedule, pre-start checklists and expiry alerts. Supports High Risk Plant under WHS Reg Schedule 5.
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Maps to recognised standards
Every feature in this pillar is built against a published clause. Auditors get the clause references they ask for.
- WHS Regulations.291 High-Risk Construction Work18 HRCW categories detected by keyword pass; SWMS hard-block on Business.
- HSWA 2015s.36 Primary duty of carePCBU duty applied to NZ pre-task assessments and Site Safety Plans.
- ISO 45001:2018cl. 6.1.2 Hazard identificationPre-task + register hazard taxonomy aligns to clause 6.1.2.
- AS/NZS ISO 31000:2018Risk management — GuidelinesRisk matrix and hierarchy of controls follow ISO 31000.
Who uses this pillar most
Every RAE IQ industry benefits — these verticals lean on this pillar the heaviest.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between Take 5 and a JSA?
A Take 5 / SLAM / STOP is a fast solo pre-task hazard scan a worker runs before starting work — typically 2–3 minutes on a phone. A JSA (Job Safety Analysis) is a crew-level, step-by-step analysis with hazards and controls per step, usually facilitated by a supervisor. RAE IQ supports both, and a Take 5 can be promoted to a JSA in one click if the work turns out to need it.
What is High-Risk Construction Work (HRCW)?
WHS Regulation s.291 defines 18 activities as HRCW — work at heights, in confined spaces, on or near energised services, with asbestos, etc. — that require a SWMS before work begins. RAE IQ detects HRCW keywords in JSA descriptions and (on Business) blocks JSA finalisation until a linked SWMS exists.
How does the Chemical Register handle AU vs NZ?
Australian chemicals route through the GHS classification used in WHS Regulation Chapter 7 with SDS expiry alerts. New Zealand chemicals route through the HSW(Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017 plus the HSNO Act 1996, including certified handler tracking under reg 13.9.