Structural Carpentry (Framing and Trusses) Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers structural carpentry activities involving framing and trusses, from delivery and set-up through to erection, fixing and housekeeping. It supports planning by identifying hazards associated with structural stability, manual handling, work at height, tools, plant, electrical services and site conditions.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan deliveries, storage locations and site set-up for timber and truss packs
• Review current plans, coordinate activities and consider structural stability before work starts
• Handle timber, wall frames and trusses manually
• Erect wall frames and install temporary bracing
• Work around incomplete floors, edges, voids and openings
• Place and fix roof trusses
• Use power tools, nail guns and small plant
• Work around mobile plant, lifting equipment and suspended loads
• Manage electrical and overhead service hazards
• Manage dust, noise, weather, waste and housekeeping

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out structural carpentry, framing and truss 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: 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: 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.

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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