Security System Installation Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers security system installation activities, from site planning and access through to testing and close-out. It supports planning the work and managing risks associated with electrical work, access, tools, hidden areas and worksite conditions.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan the work area, coordinate with others and confirm emergency arrangements
• Manage site access, parking and movement through occupied or cluttered areas
• Isolate, test and connect electrical systems
• Access ceiling spaces and complete work at height
• Drill, fix and make penetrations into walls and ceilings
• Identify hazards in ceiling, roof and other hidden areas
• Manage asbestos and other potentially hazardous building materials
• Handle tools, materials, cable reels, batteries and panels
• Use adhesives, sealants, cleaning products and batteries
• Test, commission and leave the work area in a safe condition

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out security system installation 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 work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• 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: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• 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: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace — 2.2 Safety Data Sheets (SDS); p. 16.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination — 3. What is effective consultation?; p. 13.
• 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: How to manage work health and safety risks — 4. Step 3 — How to control risks; p. 20.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing psychosocial hazards at work — 5 Control the risks; p. 24.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant hazard identification — Traffic movements in the workplace; p. 17.

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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