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The Working On Rooftops Of Buildings Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Slips
- trips and falls
- Incorrect manual handling
- 2. Assessing Roof Condition
- Falling from height
- Exposure to asbestos
- 3. Placement of Ladders
- Risks associated with unstable or unsuitable surfaces
- Falling from height
- 4. Working on Edge Protection
- Failure of edge protection
- Falling objects
- 5. Installing Temporary Anchor Points
- Incorrect installation
- Falling from height
- 6. Fall Arrest Harness Usage
- Ergonomic stress
- Improper use leading to injuries
- 7. Handling Roofing Materials
- Incorrect manual handling
- Slips
- trips and falls
- 8. Using Power Tools
- Electrical shock
- Flying particles
- 9. Perform Hot Work (if necessary)
- Fire/Explosion
- Inhalation of fumes
- 10. Clean-up and Disposal
- Incorrect waste disposal
- Slips
- trips and falls
- 11. Dismantling Temporary Structures
- Falling from height
- Struck by moving object
- 12. Maintaining Work Equipment
- Unsafe work equipment
- Electrical shock
- 13. Dealing with Weather Conditions
- Heat stress
- Slippery conditions due to rain
- 14. Responding to Emergency Situations
- Inadequate first aid measures
- Panic during fire or emergency evacuation
- 15. Site Clearing and Final Inspection
- Incorrect manual handling
- Slips
- trips and falls
- Sharp objects
- 16. Roof Access and Exit
- Risks associated with unstable or unsuitable surfaces
- Falling from height
- 17. Equipment Storage
- Incorrect manual handling
- Slips
- trips and falls
- 18. Post Work Review
- Stress
- Fatigue
- 19. Regular Maintenance Checks
- Risks associated with inadequate maintenance
- Equipment failure
- 20. Training and Induction
- Inadequate knowledge leading to accidents
- Non-compliance with WHS regulations