Roof Maintenance and Repair Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers roof maintenance and repair activities, including planning, access, roof conditions, tools, materials, weather, hazardous materials and emergency response. It supports planning by identifying hazards associated with falls, fragile surfaces, electrical equipment, dust, falling objects and residual site risks.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Review the site, roof condition, work area risks and rescue arrangements before starting.
• Access and leave the roof while managing ladders, tools and equipment.
• Manage roof edges, openings, fall exposures and dropped items.
• Identify fragile roofs, skylights, brittle surfaces and safe walking areas.
• Use tools, plant and electrical equipment while managing electrical and tool-related hazards.
• Lift, carry and move materials on the roof.
• Protect workers and others below from falling objects and unauthorised access.
• Monitor weather, heat, slips, wind and surface conditions.
• Manage asbestos-containing materials, dust, debris and sealants where present.
• Prepare emergency response arrangements and check for remaining hazards at completion.

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out roof maintenance and repair work.

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: 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 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: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• 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 the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• 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: Construction work — 6.2 Workplace specific induction training; p. 41.
• 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