Roof Tiling and Shingle Installation Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers roof tiling and shingle installation activities, from site assessment and access through to cutting, material handling, weather conditions and emergency readiness. It supports planning by identifying relevant hazards and considering controls for work at height, falling objects, dust, electrical risks and site housekeeping.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan the site, roof access and roof condition before starting work.
• Assess work at height, roof edges, openings and fragile roof areas.
• Set up and use scaffolds, ladders and temporary work platforms.
• Manage delivery, lifting, loading and roof storage of tiles, shingles and materials.
• Handle materials while managing repetitive movement, sharp edges and pinch points.
• Carry out cutting, drilling and grinding while managing dust and particles.
• Use electrical tools, leads and temporary power arrangements safely.
• Monitor weather, heat, sun exposure and changing roof surface conditions.
• Maintain housekeeping and manage waste, debris and falling objects.
• Prepare emergency response, alarm and first-aid arrangements.

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses undertaking roof tiling and shingle installation 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: 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: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 5. Step 4 — How to review controls; p. 27.

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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