Bathroom Renovation Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers bathroom renovation activities from site setup and service isolation through demolition, installation and handover. It supports planning by identifying hazards in the work area and considering controls for workers, occupants and others nearby.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Review the site, work area, access and potential hidden materials or services before starting
• Isolate and make safe electrical, water and gas services
• Carry out demolition and strip-out while managing debris, sharp edges and falling materials
• Control dust and airborne contaminants from cutting, grinding and drilling
• Handle chemicals, adhesives and sealants with attention to fumes, storage and ventilation
• Move fixtures, tiles, sheeting and waste using appropriate material-handling practices
• Manage work at height, access equipment and falling-object risks
• Use power tools, plant and temporary electrical equipment safely
• Maintain wet-area housekeeping and remove waste, leads, offcuts and packaging
• Complete installation, testing, defect checks and final clean-up before handover

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out bathroom renovation work.

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 — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 5. Isolation, locking off and access; p. 34.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Demolition work — 3. Planning the demolition work; p. 18.
• 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 hazardous chemicals in the workplace — 2.1 How to identify which chemicals are hazardous; p. 15.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination — 3. What is effective consultation?; p. 13.
• 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: 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 — 4. Step 3 — How to control risks; p. 20.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces — 3.2 Identifying the hazards; p. 16.

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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