Brick and Masonry Cleaning Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers brick and masonry cleaning activities, including work area set-up, cleaning chemicals, dust, water, access and waste. It supports planning and risk management by identifying hazards that may arise during cleaning work and related site activities.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Assess and set up the cleaning work area
• Manage cleaning chemicals and hazardous substances
• Control dust, silica and airborne contaminants
• Use water and pressure cleaning equipment
• Manage electrical hazards during wet work
• Use access equipment and work at height
• Move hoses, water units, materials and equipment
• Maintain housekeeping and manage public access
• Collect wastewater, residue and contaminated waste
• Prepare for chemical exposure, heat stress and other emergencies

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out brick and masonry cleaning.

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 electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• 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: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• 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: 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: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• 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.
• 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