Epoxy Flooring Resinous Coatings and Anti-Slip Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers the setup, preparation, mixing, application, curing and cleanup of epoxy flooring resinous coatings and anti-slip finishes. It supports planning and risk management for chemical exposure, ventilation, wet surfaces, equipment, materials and work-area access.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan access, work-area setup, ventilation and product selection
• Receive, store and handle coating materials, containers and equipment
• Prepare and clean flooring surfaces before coating work
• Mix epoxy resin, hardener and anti-slip additives
• Apply primer, base coats and resinous coatings
• Broadcast anti-slip materials and manage finish texture
• Manage ventilation and enclosed work areas during application and curing
• Use electrical equipment, leads and portable plant
• Protect uncured surfaces and manage reopening of completed areas
• Handle waste, decontamination and emergency response activities

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out epoxy flooring, resinous coating or anti-slip application 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 — 1.2 Managing risks associated with the work environment and facilities; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace — 2.2 Safety Data Sheets (SDS); p. 16.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Confined spaces — 3.4 Assessing the risks; p. 24.
• 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: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• 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: How to manage work health and safety risks — 2. Step 1 — How to identify hazards; p. 12.
• 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