Electrical Fit-Off, Lighting and Accessories Installation Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers electrical fit-off, lighting and accessory installation work, from pre-start planning through to testing and handover. It supports planning and risk management by addressing electrical, access, installation, work-area and completion hazards.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Assess the work area, scope, access and pre-start requirements
• Identify circuits and isolate, lock out and prove them de-energised
• Plan access equipment and work at height
• Handle and install lighting fittings and accessories
• Use hand tools, power tools and test instruments
• Work in ceiling spaces, wall cavities and around concealed services
• Manage work near energised parts or adjacent equipment
• Test, fault find and commission installed work
• Maintain housekeeping, manage waste and complete handover

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out electrical fit-off, lighting or accessory 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 electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• 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: How to manage work health and safety risks — 3. Step 2 — How to assess risks; p. 15.
• 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 the risk of falls at workplaces — 3.2 Identifying the hazards; p. 16.
• 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.

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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