Gas Fitting Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers gas fitting activities, from planning and isolation through to installation, testing, commissioning and reinstatement. It supports planning by identifying relevant hazards and helping manage risks associated with gas, work areas, tools and emergency response.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan the work, assess the site and coordinate with relevant people
• Isolate, depressurise and control re-energisation of gas services
• Set up the work area and prevent unauthorised entry
• Handle gas cylinders, regulators, hoses and fittings
• Manage ventilation, atmospheric hazards and gas leak testing
• Control electrical equipment and potential ignition sources
• Work in roof spaces, subfloors, pits, trenches or restricted areas
• Cut, drill, fix and complete physical installation tasks
• Conduct pressure testing, purging and commissioning
• Reinstate the area, complete handover and prepare for emergencies

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out gas fitting 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: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• 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: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Confined spaces — 3.4 Assessing the risks; p. 24.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Construction work — 6.2 Workplace specific induction training; p. 41.
• 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: 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: Excavation work — 2.3. Controlling the risks; p. 17.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Assessing plant risks — work practices and procedures; p. 20.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 4. Step 3 — How to control risks; p. 20.

---

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