Hazardous Dust, Fumes and Respiratory Hazards Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers airborne dust, fumes and respiratory hazards generated by materials, surface work, thermal processes, coatings and chemicals. It supports planning and risk management through hazard identification, area controls, ventilation, protective equipment, housekeeping, monitoring and incident response.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Identifying airborne contaminants, material composition, labels and safety data before work
• Setting up and isolating work areas to limit exposure and spread
• Managing dust from cutting, grinding, drilling and sanding
• Managing fumes and gases from welding, hot work and thermal processes
• Controlling dust from abrasive blasting and surface removal
• Handling coatings, solvents, powders, adhesives and generated fumes
• Checking ventilation, extraction, wet suppression and filtration controls
• Selecting, fitting, using and maintaining respiratory protective equipment
• Managing contaminated dust, waste, clothing, tools, vehicles and clean areas
• Reviewing air monitoring, health monitoring and responses to uncontrolled releases or symptoms

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out activities that may generate hazardous dusts, fumes, gases, vapours or airborne contaminants.

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: 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: 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 — 2.1 How to identify which chemicals are hazardous; p. 15.
• 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: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.

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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