Roof Tiling Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers roof tiling work from planning and roof access through to material handling, cutting and completion. It supports planning and risk management by addressing falls, fragile areas, weather, dust, electrical hazards, falling objects and emergency response.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Assess the site, roof conditions, access and work sequence before starting
• Access and leave roof work areas using suitable routes and ladders
• Use edge protection and fall-prevention systems around edges and openings
• Identify and manage fragile, steep, damaged or unstable roof areas
• Deliver, load and place tiles and materials without overloading work areas
• Handle and position tiles while managing repetitive-work and balance hazards
• Cut and grind tiles or cement products while managing silica dust, noise and fragments
• Use electrical equipment and manage nearby electrical services and leads
• Monitor weather, heat, wind and roof surface conditions during work
• Maintain housekeeping, control falling objects and prepare for emergencies

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out roof 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: Construction work — 6.2 Workplace specific induction training; p. 41.
• 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: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• 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 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 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.

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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