Anchor Point and Static Line Installation Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers planning, access, installation, inspection and handover activities for anchor points and static lines. It supports planning and risk management by addressing falls, roof condition, electrical services, tools, materials, system installation and rescue arrangements.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan the work, assess the site and consider fall hazards, other work groups and rescue arrangements
• Brief and supervise workers using fall protection around roofs and exposed edges
• Access and leave roof or elevated work areas safely
• Assess roof and structure condition, including fragile areas, skylights and penetrations
• Identify electrical services and nearby energised assets before installation
• Lift, handle and position posts, cables, reels, fixings and tools at height
• Install anchor points and static line components near edges and openings
• Use drills, powered tools and hot work equipment during installation
• Inspect, tension, test and hand over installed system components
• Prepare for falls, rescue and post-incident recovery

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out anchor point and static line installation 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 risk of falls at workplaces — 3.2 Identifying the hazards; p. 16.
• 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: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Construction work — 6.2 Workplace specific induction training; p. 41.
• 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: 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 — 5. Step 4 — How to review controls; p. 27.

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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