Tile Cutting Grinding and Silica Dust Control Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers tile cutting and grinding where silica dust may be generated, from planning and area set-up through equipment checks, processing and clean-up. It supports planning and risk management for dust control, electrical hazards, rotating tools, airborne exposure and ongoing review of controls.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Review planned cutting or grinding work, material identification and control measures
• Set up the work area, exclusion zone and manage leads, hoses and slurry
• Check tools, guards, dust controls, hoses, filters and electrical leads
• Manage electrical safety and concealed services
• Cut and grind tiles using rotating tools
• Carry out work in indoor, occupied or restricted areas
• Use respiratory protective equipment and other personal protective equipment
• Manage housekeeping, slurry and contaminated waste
• Monitor work, supervise higher-risk tasks and review dust controls

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out tile cutting or grinding 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 risks of plant in the workplace — 4.1 Guarding plant; p. 39.
• 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: Managing the work environment and facilities — 1.2 Managing risks associated with the work environment and facilities; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work — 5. Controlling the risks; p. 29.

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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