Vinyl Flooring Carpet and Soft Floor Coverings Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers vinyl flooring, carpet and soft floor covering work from site set-up and material delivery through removal, preparation, installation and completion. It supports planning for access, manual handling, dust, chemicals, tools, surface conditions and housekeeping risks.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Assess site access, floor conditions, exits and work-area set-up
• Deliver, unload and move rolls, underlay and boxed materials
• Remove existing floor coverings and associated debris
• Prepare subfloors and treat surfaces
• Handle adhesives, primers, sealers and other products
• Use electrical tools, cutting tools and leads
• Install vinyl, carpet and soft floor coverings
• Work around stairs, edges, openings and level changes
• Maintain housekeeping, remove waste and manage unfinished surfaces

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out vinyl flooring, carpet and soft floor covering 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: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• 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: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• 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: 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: 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