Paint Removal Stripping Heat Guns Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers paint removal and stripping work using heat guns, including planning, area setup, hot-tool use, removal, clean-up and waste handling. It supports planning by identifying hazards associated with heat, fumes, coatings, electrical equipment, fire and manual tasks so risks can be considered before and during work.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan work and identify paints, coatings and site restrictions
• Set up the work area and control access
• Check heat guns, leads and electrical connections
• Manage ventilation, fumes, dust and airborne contaminants
• Control ignition sources and fire risks
• Use heat guns and handle hot surfaces
• Scrape and remove paint while managing manual-task risks
• Carry out work at height or from access equipment
• Manage heat stress, PPE and worker wellbeing
• Clean up paint waste, rags and contaminated materials

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out paint removal, stripping and heat-gun 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 — 1.2 Managing risks associated with the work environment and facilities; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• 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: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• 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: Construction work — 6.2 Workplace specific induction training; p. 41.
• 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: 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