Water Damage Restoration Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers water damage restoration activities including assessment, electrical isolation, extraction, drying, material removal and site close-out. It supports planning and risk management by addressing wet conditions, contamination, powered equipment, access and manual handling hazards.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Assess damaged areas, access, lighting, structural conditions and emergency arrangements
• Identify and isolate electrical hazards before using powered equipment in wet areas
• Maintain safe access and egress around wet floors, debris, hoses, cords and removed contents
• Position and operate water extraction, pumping and drying equipment
• Manage noise, moving parts and manual handling associated with drying equipment
• Control exposure to contaminated water, mould and other biological contaminants
• Remove damaged materials while managing lifting, sharp objects and unstable building elements
• Manage work at height and access to roof spaces or ceiling cavities
• Plan work in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas with restricted escape or poor air quality
• Use cleaning agents and manage chemical contact, mixing and indoor air quality
• Handle contaminated waste, loading activities and residual site hazards during close-out

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out water damage restoration.

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: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• 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: 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 risks of plant in the workplace — 4.1 Guarding plant; p. 39.
• 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: Construction work — 6.2 Workplace specific induction training; p. 41.
• 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: Demolition work — 3. Planning the demolition work; p. 18.
• 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: How to manage work health and safety risks — 3. Step 2 — How to assess risks; p. 15.

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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