Name: Working on Roofs Risk Assessment
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01KBY6QMF45TT22QK8APQB3DW6
Price: 79.50 AUD
Availability: InStock

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers planning, access, movement, task work and emergency response when working on roofs. It supports planning and risk management by helping teams identify roof-related hazards and consider controls before and during work.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

Plan roof work and assess the site
Access and leave roof areas
Manage roof edges, openings and fall areas
Assess fragile or brittle surfaces and skylights
Move and work on sloping, wet or uneven roofs
Use fall restraint or fall arrest systems
Manage electrical hazards and nearby services
Handle materials, tools and housekeeping on roofs
Consider weather, heat and environmental exposure
Prepare for emergency response and rescue

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out work on roofs.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Activity	Potential Hazards
Planning and site assessment	Unidentified fall hazards at roof edges, penetrations, skylights and level changes Unsafe work method selected for roof pitch, surface condition or access requirements Inadequate assessment of structural capacity, brittle materials or support points Poor coordination with other trades creating conflicting work areas and dropped object risks
Access to and from the roof	Falls while climbing onto or off the roof Ladders slipping, moving or being used on unstable ground Poor stepping-off points and loss of hand grip in wet or windy conditions Unauthorised or unsuitable access routes
Edge protection and open fall areas	Falls from unprotected roof edges Falls through roof openings, penetrations or incomplete areas Loss of balance near leading edges during movement or task work Objects falling from the roof onto people below
Fragile or brittle roof surfaces and skylights	Falling through brittle sheets, corroded roofing, translucent panels or skylights Walking on surfaces not designed to support a person Misidentifying safety mesh as a safe working surface Collapse of deteriorated roof sections
Movement and work on sloping, wet or uneven roofs	Slips, trips and falls on sloping or slippery roof surfaces Loss of footing due to dust, loose materials, moss, dew or rain Overreaching while working near roof edges or changes in level Fatigue affecting balance and judgement
Fall restraint or fall arrest systems	Failure of anchor points, lanyards or harness equipment Swing down or swing back during a fall Incorrect fitting or misuse of harness systems Suspension trauma after a fall
Electrical hazards and nearby services	Electric shock from overhead powerlines or electrical services Contact between conductive materials, ladders or plant and energised services Hidden wiring associated with roof plant, solar systems or building services Burns, arc flash or secondary falls after electric shock
Materials, tools and housekeeping on the roof	Manual handling strains while lifting or positioning materials Dropped tools or materials striking people below Trips from clutter, loose leads, stacked materials or waste Uncontrolled movement of sheets or light materials in wind
Weather, heat and environmental exposure	Loss of balance or footing due to wind, rain or storm conditions Heat stress, dehydration and sun exposure Reduced visibility from glare or rapidly changing weather Cold stress affecting grip and dexterity
Emergency response and rescue	Delayed rescue after a fall or medical event on the roof Suspension trauma following fall arrest activation Poor communication during emergency response Emergency access blocked by plant, locked gates or poor site setup

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: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces — 3.2 Identifying the hazards; p. 16.
Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
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: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
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: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; 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: How to manage work health and safety risks — 3. Step 2 — How to assess risks; p. 15.

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

Working on Roofs Risk Assessment

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