Builders Clean and Construction Cleaning Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers builders clean and construction cleaning tasks across site set-up, debris removal, cleaning and completion. It supports identifying site-specific hazards and planning controls for changing construction conditions.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Review site conditions, access routes, work zones and emergency arrangements before starting.
• Remove waste, rubble and debris while managing sharp objects and falling-object risks.
• Handle cleaning equipment, materials and waste with attention to lifting and awkward postures.
• Manage wet surfaces, hoses, leads and access ways during cleaning.
• Control exposure to construction dust and airborne contaminants during clean-up.
• Use cleaning chemicals carefully to reduce exposure, spills and unsafe mixing.
• Inspect electrical equipment, leads and temporary power before use.
• Plan cleaning work at height and manage dropped-object risks.
• Work safely around mobile plant, deliveries, traffic and shared access areas.
• Consider amenities, ventilation, fatigue, isolated work and emergency response.

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out builders clean and construction cleaning 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: Construction work — 6.2 Workplace specific induction training; p. 41.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• 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 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: 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 — Plant hazard identification — Traffic movements in the workplace; p. 17.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace — 2.2 Safety Data Sheets (SDS); p. 16.
• 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 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