Timber Flooring Hardwood and Parquetry Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers hardwood and parquetry flooring work from planning and material handling through cutting, sanding, chemical use, clean-up and end-of-shift review. It supports the identification and management of risks associated with dust, noise, electrical equipment, manual tasks, chemicals and work around others.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan access, work areas, product selection, communication and emergency arrangements
• Receive, unload, store and inspect timber flooring materials
• Handle and position boards, parquetry, sanding machines and portable equipment
• Use power, leads and portable electrical equipment
• Cut, trim, route and machine timber or adjacent materials
• Sand, edge and prepare flooring surfaces
• Use adhesives, coatings, fillers and cleaning chemicals
• Maintain housekeeping and manage offcuts, dust and sharp waste
• Coordinate work around occupants, other trades and nearby plant
• Respond to incidents and review residual hazards at the end of work

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out hardwood or parquetry flooring 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: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• 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: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• 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 the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• 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