Floor Stripping Removal and Surface Preparation Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers floor stripping, removal and surface preparation activities, including work area set-up, products, equipment, waste and emergency response. It supports planning by identifying common hazards and considering controls for the work area and task sequence.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Assess the work area, access, lighting, ventilation and nearby activities before starting
• Set up the work area to manage access by workers, contractors and the public
• Handle stripping products and other surface preparation chemicals
• Manage dust, fumes and residues produced by grinding, sanding or scraping
• Use electrical tools, leads and temporary power in the work area
• Operate floor stripping and surface preparation plant
• Move equipment, materials and waste while managing manual handling risks
• Manage slippery surfaces, walkways, leads, hoses, tools and waste
• Plan for flammable vapours, ignition sources, spills and emergency response

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out floor stripping, removal and surface preparation 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 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 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: 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 — 4.1 Guarding plant; p. 39.
• 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 noise and preventing hearing loss at work — 5. Controlling the risks; p. 29.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 2. Step 1 — How to identify hazards; 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