Electrical, Signs and Fixtures at Height Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers electrical signs and fixtures work at height, from planning and access selection through installation and pack-down. It supports planning by identifying fall, electrical, dropped-object and handling risks and helping to manage suitable controls.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Assess the site, access points, electrical services, weather, lighting and ground conditions
• Select suitable ladders, scaffolds or EWPs for the task
• Inspect scaffolds, ladders and EWPs for damage, defects and safe operation
• Isolate and test electrical work before installation, removal, testing or maintenance
• Set exclusion zones and protect people below from dropped objects and unauthorised entry
• Carry out work from platforms or ladders while managing balance, footing and housekeeping
• Use fall prevention and fall arrest arrangements, including harnesses and lanyards
• Handle and install signs, brackets and fixtures while managing lifting and pinch-point risks
• Manage portable electrical tools, temporary power and trailing leads
• Plan emergency response, safe pack-down and the condition of the work area on completion

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out electrical signs and fixtures work at height.

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 risk of falls at workplaces — 3.2 Identifying the hazards; p. 16.
• 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: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• 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: Construction work — 6.2 Workplace specific induction training; p. 41.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.

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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