Roof Installation and Tiling Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers roof installation, tiling, access, material handling, powered equipment, weather conditions and emergency readiness. It supports planning work at height and identifying controls for falls, falling objects, electrical hazards and changing site conditions.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan the site set-up, roof access and changing weather conditions
• Access roof and work areas using available access routes
• Manage roof edges, openings and fragile roof areas
• Use scaffolds, platforms and EWPs for roof work
• Receive, load and handle tiles, battens and other materials
• Carry out tiling, fixing and general work across roof surfaces
• Use powered equipment and manage electrical leads and nearby services
• Monitor rain, wind, heat, sun exposure and fatigue
• Prepare emergency communication, first aid access and rescue arrangements

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out roof installation and tiling 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 risk of falls at workplaces — 3.2 Identifying the hazards; p. 16.
• 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: Construction work — 6.2 Workplace specific induction training; p. 41.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant used to lift or suspend persons or things; p. 17.
• 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 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