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RISK-10 · Checklist · v2.1

Control Verification Checklist and Field Review Record

Checklist to verify in the field that critical controls are actually working.

Who it's for

Suits: All operators

What it proves at audit

Heavy Vehicle Accreditation criteria this document produces evidence for. Check your readiness.

Why operators use it

We use this checklist to leave the office and test whether the controls that are supposed to manage risk are actually available, understood, used and effective in the work people are doing.

A risk register, SOP, SWMS, plan or training record tells the organisation what it intended to control. It does not prove that the control is present at the job, workable in real conditions or applied when pressure, traffic, weather, fatigue, a load, a site interface or an unfamiliar task changes the work. RISK-10 creates practical operating evidence through observation and respectful worker/driver consultation.

From the companion guide that comes with this document.

This is practical guidance based on current industry standards. You must verify specific requirements against the latest NHVR regulations or state-specific laws (e.g., WA/NT) before implementation.