Exterior Cleaning Pressure Washing and Graffiti Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers exterior cleaning, pressure washing and graffiti removal activities, including site set-up, equipment, chemicals, access and runoff. It supports planning by identifying hazards associated with the work area, workers, the public and changing outdoor conditions to help manage risks.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan the work area, access arrangements and site set-up
• Set up and use pressure washers, hoses and electrical equipment
• Use chemicals for graffiti removal and surface treatment
• Manage wet surfaces, overspray, hoses, leads and debris
• Carry out cleaning work at height or from elevated access positions
• Manage traffic and public access near the work zone
• Move cleaning equipment, water lines, chemical containers and barriers
• Carry out outdoor work in heat, wind, storms and reduced visibility
• Manage runoff, drainage, residual chemicals and end-of-task housekeeping
• Prepare for chemical exposure, equipment failure and other incidents

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out exterior cleaning, pressure washing or graffiti removal 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 risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace — 2.1 How to identify which chemicals are hazardous; p. 15.
• 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 the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• 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: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• 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: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces — 3.2 Identifying the hazards; p. 16.
• 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