CCTV Installation and Electronic Security Systems Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers CCTV installation and electronic security system work, from site planning and access through to testing and fault finding. It supports planning and risk management by identifying hazards around electrical work, access, equipment movement, the work area and interactions with others.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Assess the site, services, access, work area and emergency arrangements before starting
• Manage ladder, access equipment and work-at-height risks
• Plan electrical isolation, testing and connection work
• Install cables, fixings and equipment while managing drilling and trailing-cable hazards
• Work safely in ceiling spaces, roof areas and penetrations
• Position and use mobile plant, EWP and external access equipment
• Move reels, monitors, batteries, ladders and tools safely
• Manage occupants, visitors, public areas and vehicle interactions around the work zone
• Control dust, chemicals, flammable products and housekeeping hazards
• Test, commission and fault-find systems while reinstating safe conditions

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out CCTV installation or electronic security system 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 electrical risks in the workplace — 5. Isolation, locking off and access; p. 34.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• 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.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• 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 noise and preventing hearing loss at work — 5. Controlling the risks; p. 29.
• 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: How to manage work health and safety risks — 4. Step 3 — How to control risks; p. 20.

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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