Activity / Task | Hazard | Risk | Control Measures | Risk Rating |
Working at height | Falls from ladders, scaffolding or roof edges | Serious injury or fatality | Use of fall protection (harnesses, guardrails); trained staff; proper access equipment | High |
Manual handling | Back strain or injury from lifting materials | Musculoskeletal injury | Manual handling training; use of lifting aids; team lifting where necessary | Medium |
Use of power tools | Electric shock or cuts | Injury from tool misuse | PAT testing; use of correct PPE; staff training; regular equipment maintenance | Medium |
Working in adverse weather | Slips, trips, exposure to extreme temperatures | Injury or illness | Monitor weather forecasts; postpone work in dangerous conditions; appropriate clothing | High |
Asbestos in old roofing | Airborne fibre inhalation | Chronic respiratory illness | Pre-work asbestos surveys; use of licensed removers; proper PPE and containment | High |
Roof structure failure | Collapse of weak or damaged roofs | Fall, injury, or fatality | Structural survey before work; edge protection; avoid working on unstable areas | High |
Handling sharp materials | Cuts, punctures | Minor to moderate injuries | Wear cut-resistant gloves; proper handling procedures | Low |
Noise from tools/machinery | Hearing damage | Hearing loss over time | Use of ear protection; limit exposure duration | Medium |
Working near live electricity | Electric shock | Electrocution | Identify and isolate sources; use insulated tools and PPE | High |
