Flooring, Wall and Ceiling Installation Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers flooring, wall and ceiling installation activities. It supports planning and risk management for access, materials, cutting, overhead work, dust, chemicals and site completion.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Set up installation areas and coordinate access with other work activities
• Deliver, store and handle installation materials
• Measure, cut and fix materials
• Carry out wall and ceiling installation work at height
• Work in ceiling spaces and complete overhead tasks
• Manage dust from cutting and drilling materials
• Use adhesives, sealants, coatings and other hazardous chemicals
• Manage electrical safety and temporary power
• Identify existing building hazards and unknown materials
• Remove waste, maintain housekeeping and address residual hazards

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out flooring, wall or ceiling installation 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: 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: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• 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: 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: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace — 2.2 Safety Data Sheets (SDS); p. 16.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Construction work — 6.2 Workplace specific induction training; p. 41.
• 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