Fibrous Plastering Cornice and Heritage Mouldings Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers fibrous plastering cornice and heritage moulding work, including delivery, preparation, installation and clean-up. It supports planning and risk management by addressing access, material handling, dust, existing surfaces, tools and waste.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Review site conditions, coordination, access, exclusion arrangements and task-specific risks before starting.
• Unload, store and move long, fragile cornice and moulding sections safely.
• Manage access to ceilings, high walls and elevated work areas, including overhead work and falling items.
• Inspect existing surfaces and heritage materials before preparation or fixing work.
• Control dust, airborne particles and noise while cutting, sanding and shaping materials.
• Manage wet plaster, adhesives, fillers, sealants, additives and spills during mixing and application.
• Lift, position, support and fix cornice and mouldings while managing overhead and pinch-point risks.
• Use hand tools, power tools and electrical equipment while managing damage, moving parts and leads.
• Remove offcuts, dust, packaging and broken materials, including suspect hazardous waste.

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out fibrous plastering cornice and heritage moulding 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 — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• 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 and control asbestos in the workplace — 2.1. What is involved in managing risks?; p. 12.
• 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: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 5. Step 4 — How to review controls; p. 27.
• 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 electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• 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: Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work — 5. Controlling the risks; p. 29.
• 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