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Risk Assessment Description:

This retaining wall and gabion safety checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps site supervisors and operatives confirm that all aspects of a retaining wall and gabion installation are safe before work begins, during the build and on completion.

It covers the key areas of risk assessment, method statements, excavation support, drainage, lifting of gabion baskets and wall units, stability checks, back‑fill compaction and manual handling. The checklist reflects guidance on temporary works, excavations and manual handling of masonry units and complies with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, HSE temporary works guidance, HSE excavations guidance and HSE manual handling of masonry units guidance. It also ensures that all required permits are in place, design calculations are verified, and environmental considerations such as water runoff are addressed.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑start verification of design, permits and site conditions.
  • In‑process monitoring of excavation support, lifting operations and gabion placement.
  • Final sign‑off of wall stability, drainage and site clean‑up.

Each item is answered Yes, No or N/A – any No answer must be resolved before the activity proceeds. The appointed supervisor should complete the checklist on site and any No response must trigger immediate corrective action before work can continue.

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Compliant with: Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015; HSE temporary works guidance; HSE excavations guidance; HSE manual handling of masonry units guidance.

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Checks covered in this Retaining wall and gabion construction pre‑start, in‑process and completion checks checklist

This Retaining wall and gabion construction pre‑start, in‑process and completion checks safety checklist template covers 28 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

#Checklist item
1Has a risk assessment and method statement for the retaining wall and gabion works been completed and briefed to all operatives?
2Is a temporary works permit or approval in place for the excavation and shoring?
3Are all operatives trained and competent in excavation support and gabion installation?
4Is the ground condition and soil type verified as suitable for the proposed shoring system?
5Is the water table level assessed and drainage provisions installed before excavation?
6Are excavation edges protected with barriers or signage to prevent falls?
7Is the shoring or sheet‑pile system inspected for damage and correctly installed?
8Are lifting equipment (crane, hoist or excavator) inspected and certified for the load of gabion baskets?
9Are lifting accessories (slings, chains, spreader bars) in good condition and rated for the weight?
10Is the load path and centre of gravity checked before each lift of gabion baskets?
11Are gabion baskets free of cracks, missing wires or damaged mesh before placement?
12Is the gabion basket correctly aligned and secured to the wall face as per design?
13Is the back‑fill placed in layers and compacted according to the specification?
14Is the wall stability checked after each lift and back‑fill stage?
15Are any signs of movement, bulging or cracking inspected and addressed immediately?
16Is manual handling of heavy wall units assessed and assisted where required?
17Are operatives wearing appropriate PPE – hard hat, high‑visibility vest, safety boots, gloves and eye protection?
18Is a suitable exclusion zone established around the lifting area with barriers and warning signs?
19Is a qualified first‑aider on site and emergency contact details displayed?
20Is a rescue plan in place for potential wall collapse or worker fall?
21After completion, is the wall inspected for final stability and drainage function?
22Is the site cleared of debris, excess gabion material and tools, and waste disposed of correctly?
23Has the temporary works permit been closed and records filed?
24Is a detailed lifting plan prepared and approved by a competent person?
25Are all underground services such as gas, electricity and water identified and protected before excavation?
26Is edge protection installed around the excavation to prevent falls?
27Is the site weather monitored and adverse conditions such as heavy rain or high winds recorded before lifting operations?
28Is traffic management and vehicle segregation in place to protect pedestrians and workers during delivery and movement of gabion units?

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