Flammable Materials Handling and Hot Work Fire Safety Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers handling flammable materials and conducting hot work, from planning and area preparation through to completion checks. It supports planning, communication and risk management for fire, vapour, heat, spills and emergency response.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Review pre-start requirements, permit conditions and work-area suitability
• Store and handle flammable and combustible materials
• Prepare work areas, isolate hazards and maintain exclusion zones
• Control ventilation and hazardous atmospheres
• Check equipment condition and manage ignition sources
• Handle gas cylinders and fuel sources
• Conduct hot work and maintain fire watch arrangements
• Manage spills, leaks and combustible waste
• Prepare emergency equipment, alarms and evacuation arrangements
• Inspect the area and monitor for residual heat after work

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses handling flammable materials or carrying out hot 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 electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• 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: Welding processes — 1.3 What is involved in managing risks associated with welding processes?; p. 10.
• 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 work environment and facilities — 1.2 Managing risks associated with the work environment and facilities; p. 12.

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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