Name: Tiling Risk Assessment
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01KBY6RYBPH507K4GR460YP613
Price: 79.50 AUD
Availability: InStock

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers tiling work from site set-up and material handling through to cutting, fixing and clean-up. It supports planning for the identified hazards and reviewing risk controls as the work changes.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

Plan the work area, access, lighting, ventilation and emergency arrangements
Deliver, unload and move tiles, adhesives and equipment
Store and handle tiles, adhesives, grout and sealants
Prepare surfaces and remove existing finishes
Mix adhesives, grout and other compounds
Cut, drill and grind tiles or substrates
Lay, spread and fix tiles
Carry out work at height or on elevated areas
Use electrical equipment and leads in wet or dusty conditions
Manage housekeeping, waste removal and completion checks

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out tiling activities.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Activity	Potential Hazards
Planning and site set-up	Unclear work area boundaries causing interaction with other trades Poor access, lighting or ventilation Unidentified services or live electrical hazards in the work area Lack of emergency arrangements or unsuitable PPE
Delivering, unloading and moving tiles, adhesives and equipment	Musculoskeletal strain from lifting and carrying heavy or awkward loads Crush injuries to hands and feet from dropped tiles or stacked materials Collisions with trolleys or mobile plant Slips and trips while moving materials through the work area
Storage and handling of tiles, adhesives, grout and sealants	Collapse or movement of stacked materials Exposure to hazardous chemicals through skin contact or vapours Manual handling strain from poorly stored materials Leaks or spills creating slip hazards or chemical exposure
Surface preparation and demolition of existing finishes	Dust generation including respirable crystalline silica from concrete, mortar or screeds Flying particles affecting eyes and face Noise and vibration from power tools Cuts, punctures and contact with hidden services
Mixing adhesives, grout and other compounds	Exposure to cement-based dusts and chemical splashes Respiratory irritation from airborne dust Entanglement or electric shock from mixing equipment in wet areas Manual handling strain from bags and containers
Cutting, drilling and grinding tiles or substrates	Exposure to respirable crystalline silica and other dusts Lacerations or amputations from blades and cutting tools Eye injuries from fragments Noise, vibration and contact with water and electricity
Laying, spreading and fixing tiles	Knee, back and shoulder strain from sustained or awkward postures Skin contact with adhesives, grout or primers Slips on wet adhesive, loose tiles or offcuts Cuts from tile edges and hand tools
Working at height or on elevated areas	Falls from ladders, steps, platforms or edges Dropped tools or tiles striking people below Overreaching while fixing wall tiles or high-level finishes Unstable access equipment on uneven or slippery surfaces
Electrical equipment and leads in wet or dusty conditions	Electric shock from damaged leads, plugs or tools Trip hazards from trailing leads and hoses Equipment failure due to moisture, dust or mechanical damage Unauthorised use of defective equipment
Housekeeping, waste removal and completion	Slip and trip hazards from offcuts, slurry, dust and packaging Exposure to residual silica dust during clean-up Cuts from broken tiles and sharp waste Inadequate review of controls after changes or incidents

Need to tailor this risk assessment?

Use the BlueSafe Portal to add site-specific activities, hazards, controls, responsibilities and review details before the assessment is put into use.

Acceptance Guaranteed: If your client or principal requests changes during document review, BlueSafe will help revise the document at no extra cost and support resubmission until it is accepted.

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: 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 the work environment and facilities — 1.2 Managing risks associated with the work environment and facilities; p. 12.
Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 5. Step 4 — How to review controls; p. 27.
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: 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 — 4.1 Guarding plant; p. 39.

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

Tiling Risk Assessment

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