Cabinets Installation Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers the installation of cabinets, from delivery and material handling through to fixing, clean-up and completion. It supports planning by identifying hazards associated with access, tools, services, stability and work areas so risks can be managed during the work.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan delivery, unloading and safe access to the work area
• Handle, position and manoeuvre cabinets while managing lifting, pinch and tipping hazards
• Store cabinets and panels securely without obstructing access routes
• Set up and coordinate the installation area with other workers
• Use hand tools and portable power tools for installation tasks
• Check for electrical, plumbing and gas services before drilling or fixing
• Cut, trim and drill materials while managing dust, noise and flying debris
• Use suitable access equipment for wall cabinets and overhead fixing
• Align, support and secure cabinets, doors, panels and components
• Remove waste, clean the area and address residual hazards at completion

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out cabinet 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: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• 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: 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 risks of plant in the workplace — 4.1 Guarding plant; p. 39.

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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