The purpose of this checklist is to assist agents accessing or working on roofs to identify hazards at the workplace and develop work procedures that are safe for persons working on roofs. This checklist can be used to assist in identifying some of the common hazards and risks concerning work on roofs. The risk assessment is not confined to what is shown in the checklist and there may be other specific site hazards requiring attention.
If the answer is “YES” to any one of the questions, attention is required and control measures need to be put in place before proceeding with any work. A copy of this completed checklist MUST be sent to Gecko MMS Pty Limited, along with a copy of control measures to be used (in the event that “YES” has been answered to any question.)
Project or Works Order:
Property Number:
Site Address:
Agent:
Employee Name:
Signature & Date/Time:
Type of Work or Reason for Access:
HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION CONTROL MEASURES
1. / Is the working at height at the perimeter of the roof more than 2.0 metres? / ¨ NO / ¨ YES:
Arrange for a suitable guardrail system to be attached to the perimeter of the roof, or erect a perimeter scaffold to the eaves line with edge protection to at least 900mm above the roof.
2. / Is the equipment to be accessed or serviced within 2 metres of the perimeter edge? / ¨ NO / ¨ YES:
Attach a guardrail system to the perimeter of the roof
3. / Is the slope of the roof more than 25 degrees regardless of the working height at the perimeter? / ¨ NO / ¨ YES:
Attach a guardrail system to the perimeter of the roof
4. / Is the surface condition below the roof, onto which a person may fall, hazardous? / ¨ NO / ¨ YES:
Attach a guardrail system to the perimeter of the roof
5. / Does the structure supporting the roof require modification to support safeguards? / ¨ NO / ¨ YES:
Notify Gecko MMS. Do NOT proceed until modifications are complete.
6. / Is the access platform or walkways to and around the equipment unsuitable? / ¨ NO / ¨ YES:
Notify Gecko MMS. Do NOT proceed until modifications are complete.
7. / Does the roof require bracing? / ¨ NO / ¨ YES:
Notify Gecko MMS. Do NOT proceed until modifications are complete.
8. / Is the spacing between the rafters more than 900mm? / ¨ NO / ¨ YES:
Use safeguards, including fall-arrest systems, to prevent or arrest falls through the roof.
9. / Are the anchorage points on the roof unsuitable for securing safety line/ all arrest system/ full harness? / ¨ NO / ¨ YES:
Notify Gecko MMS. Do NOT proceed until modifications are complete.
10. / Are the surfaces of materials on which work is to be performed:
· Wet?
· Slippery?
· Glazed? Or
· Fragile or brittle? / ¨ NO / ¨ YES:
Use edge protection and/ or fall-arrest systems, as required by the code to prevent or arrest falls.
11. / Is the access to and from the site unsuitable? / ¨ NO / ¨ YES:
Arrange safe access.
12. / Is the access to and from the roof unsuitable? / ¨ NO / ¨ YES:
Arrange safe access.
HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION CONTROL MEASURES (continued)
13. / Are additional personnel required in attendance to gain safe access? / ¨ NO / ¨ YES:
Arrange the appropriate number of personnel present before proceeding.
14. / Are there any electrical hazards within 4.0 meters of the roof? / ¨ NO / ¨ YES:
Power should be disconnected, insulated, or otherwise made safe before proceeding.
15. / Are the weather conditions unsuitable for work on the roof? / ¨ NO / ¨ YES:
Discontinue work until weather conditions are more suitable.
16. / Are there persons who have not received appropriate induction training to carry out the work? / ¨ NO / ¨ YES:
Provide appropriate induction training to carry out the work before proceeding.
17. / Are there any manual handling issues? / ¨ NO / ¨ YES:
Provide systems of work that comply with the recommendations of the State or Territory Manual Handling Act and Code of Practice.
18. / Are there other persons/ trades working at the site? / ¨ NO / ¨ YES:
Clearly display hazard warning signs as appropriate, such as:
· Persons working above
· Nail gun in use
· Elevator or hoist in use
19. / Are portable electric tools being used? / ¨ NO / ¨ YES:
Ensure that they are protected by a safety switch (RCD) before proceeding.
20. / Are asbestos products being handled? / ¨ NO / ¨ YES:
Ensure that all necessary precautions have been taken before proceeding.
21. / Are there any persons who have not been supplied with the appropriate PPE to do the work? / ¨ NO / ¨ YES:
Supply with the appropriate PPE before proceeding.
22. / Are there any persons who have not been adequately trained and instructed in the use of PPE? / ¨ NO / ¨ YES:
Train and instruct all persons in the use of PPE.
23. / Does the waste material need to be contained for safe removal from the roof? / ¨ NO / ¨ YES:
Contain waste material for safe removal from the roof before proceeding.
24. / Are there any additional hazardous not covered by the SWMS? / ¨ NO / ¨ YES:
Detail the method of control for any additional hazards. Attach additional pages if space is insufficient.
Comments:
Note: Access to roofs requires the wearing of suitable footwear, having good non-slip soles. If suitable anchorage points are available, the use of a full harness and safety line/ fall arrester should be worn as per AS 1891.1. Certain sites require the attendance of 2 personnel, due to the height of ladders, inadequate ladder securing points, difficulty in getting tools/ spares up to the roof height.
A copy of this document along with any MSDS and Safe Work Methods must be forwarded on completion.
Gecko MMS Pty Limited
PO Box 878
YEPPOON QLD 4703
Fax: 07 4939 2473 or Email:
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