Roof Plumbing and Guttering Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers roof plumbing and guttering work, from site assessment and roof access to handling materials, using tools, managing weather and completing the task. It supports planning by identifying hazards associated with falls, fragile surfaces, electrical exposure, sharp materials, falling objects and emergency arrangements.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan the work, assess the site and brief workers on relevant risks and communication arrangements.
• Access the roof and move safely to and from the work area.
• Manage roof edges, openings, fall protection and dropped-object risks.
• Identify fragile roofing, skylights and unsupported surfaces.
• Lift, carry and position guttering, downpipes and roofing materials.
• Cut, drill and fix materials while managing tools, particles, noise, dust and sharp offcuts.
• Manage electrical hazards, damaged cords and overhead powerlines.
• Monitor weather, heat, visibility and roof surface conditions.
• Control work-area access and manage pedestrians, vehicles and people below.
• Prepare rescue arrangements and complete end-of-task hazard checks.

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out roof plumbing and guttering 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: 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 fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work — 5. Controlling the risks; p. 29.
• 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: How to manage work health and safety risks — 3. Step 2 — How to assess risks; p. 15.

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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