Cabinet Installation Wardrobes and Kitchen Fit-Out Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers cabinet installation for wardrobes and kitchen fit-outs, from site set-up and material handling through to installation, clean-up and handover. It supports planning by identifying hazards associated with the work and documenting practical risk management considerations.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan site access, work areas and set-up conditions
• Receive, unload and move cabinets, panels and benchtops
• Store and stage materials safely within the work area
• Measure, mark, drill, cut and trim materials
• Manage electrical equipment, leads and nearby services
• Position, install and fix cabinets, wardrobes and fittings
• Complete overhead cabinet, tall wardrobe and bulkhead work
• Use adhesives, sealants, solvents and other hazardous chemicals
• Maintain housekeeping and remove waste and dust-contaminated materials
• Inspect completed work and prepare for handover and emergencies

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses involved in cabinet, wardrobe and kitchen fit-out 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 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: 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: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; 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: How to manage work health and safety risks — 5. Step 4 — How to review controls; p. 27.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Confined spaces — 3.4 Assessing the risks; p. 24.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant hazard identification — Traffic movements in the workplace; p. 17.

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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