Roof and Ceiling Spaces Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers access, work and exit activities in roof and ceiling spaces. It supports planning, hazard identification and risk management for conditions that may affect workers and people below the work area.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan access, entry, exit and site hazard communication before work starts
• Access roof and ceiling spaces using planned entry points
• Position work safely around ceiling linings, joists, trusses, battens and openings
• Manage risks from electrical services, portable tools and leads
• Assess confined or restricted conditions, ventilation and access to help
• Manage heat, hydration, fatigue and reduced concentration in roof cavities
• Control exposure to hazardous materials, dust, debris and biological contaminants
• Handle tools and materials in tight spaces while managing awkward postures
• Maintain housekeeping, lighting and control of the surrounding area
• Prevent falling tools and debris from affecting people below

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out work in roof and ceiling spaces.

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 — 5. Isolation, locking off and access; p. 34.
• 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 the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• 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: 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 — 4. Step 3 — How to control risks; p. 20.

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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