Wallpaper Hanging Removal Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers preparing areas for wallpaper hanging or removal, access, equipment, wet methods, manual work, surface conditions and waste handling. It supports planning and risk management for dust, residues, electrical, chemical, fall, sharp-edge and housekeeping hazards.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Assess the work area, adjacent finishes, unknown materials, access and site arrangements
• Set up ladders or small access equipment and manage work at height
• Use steamers, powered equipment, leads and hoses while managing electrical hazards
• Apply wet removal methods and cleaning or stripping products with attention to ventilation and chemical exposure
• Carry out scraping, pulling and overhead work while managing repetitive manual handling
• Manage dust, mould, mildew and contaminated material exposure during surface preparation
• Inspect wall surfaces for loose material, hidden defects, sharp edges, nails and staples
• Maintain safe access by controlling water, paste residue, hoses, leads, tools and debris
• Bag, remove and manage waste or suspect debris while protecting occupied areas and safe re-entry

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out wallpaper hanging or removal 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: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• 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: 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 electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.

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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