Epoxy Resins Flooring Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers epoxy resin flooring work from pre-start planning through to application, ventilation and cleanup. It supports planning for chemical exposure, fire, access, electrical and housekeeping risks across the work area.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Review products, health effects, compatibility and work-area access before starting.
• Receive, store and handle resin materials, containers and related equipment.
• Prepare surfaces while managing dust, noise, particles, hoses and uneven ground.
• Open, pour and mix resins, hardeners and additives.
• Apply the epoxy flooring system and control access to wet product areas.
• Manage ventilation and airborne contaminants in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas.
• Use electrical equipment while controlling damaged leads, ignition sources and wet conditions.
• Maintain clear access, lighting and housekeeping throughout the work area.
• Clean tools, manage contaminated waste and complete end-of-task decontamination.

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out epoxy resin flooring 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 risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace — 2.2 Safety Data Sheets (SDS); p. 16.
• 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 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: Confined spaces — 3.4 Assessing the risks; p. 24.
• 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 — 3. Step 2 — How to assess risks; p. 15.

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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