Abrasive Blasting and Coating Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers abrasive blasting and coating work, including planning, equipment, work areas, blasting, coating and cleanup. It supports the identification of dust, chemical, equipment and environmental risks so controls can be planned and reviewed.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Identify surface contaminants, media and site hazards before work
• Set up work areas and exclusion zones
• Inspect blasting, coating and powered equipment
• Manage dust, particles and operator control during blasting
• Apply coatings and solvents while managing mist and vapours
• Control fire, explosion and hazardous atmosphere risks
• Manage noise, vibration, manual tasks and hose movement
• Plan work in confined or restricted-access areas
• Handle contaminated waste, decontamination and pack-up activities

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out abrasive blasting and coating activities.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 1.2 Managing risks associated with the work environment and facilities; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace — 2.1 How to identify which chemicals are hazardous; p. 15.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Confined spaces — 3.4 Assessing the risks; p. 24.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace — 2.1. What is involved in managing risks?; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work — 5. Controlling the risks; p. 29.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Assessing plant risks — work practices and procedures; p. 20.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 3. Step 2 — How to assess risks; p. 15.

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Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

• Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each activity
• Risk matrix and assessment classification
• Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
• Site-specific customisation before use