Insulation Installation Glass Wool and Batts Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers glass wool and batt insulation installation, including planning, material handling, access, installation and clean-up. It supports planning and risk management by identifying hazards associated with ceiling and wall spaces, electrical services, fibres, restricted areas and shared work zones.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan insulation work and assess site conditions
• Deliver, unload and store insulation materials
• Access ceiling spaces, roofs, platforms and elevated areas
• Manage electrical hazards in ceiling and wall spaces
• Handle and install glass wool and batts
• Work in confined or restricted ceiling and wall spaces
• Complete housekeeping, waste handling and clean-up
• Coordinate with other workers, occupants and material movement
• Respond to health concerns and emergencies in restricted work areas

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out glass wool and batt insulation installation.

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: 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: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• 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: 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 — 2.2 Safety Data Sheets (SDS); p. 16.
• 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: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant hazard identification — Traffic movements in the workplace; p. 17.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.

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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