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Roof Work Risk Assessment

Review the critical hazards, potential consequences, persons at risk and recommended control measures for Roof Work in one professional HSE workspace.

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Roof Work Hazards & Controls

Review the key hazards, consequences and control measures for Roof Work in a structured professional HSE format.

01
Hazard

Fall from roof edge

Potential Consequence

Serious injury or fatality

Persons at Risk

Roof workers

Existing Controls

Edge protection, safe access and suitable fall protection

Additional Controls

Inspect edges and openings before work begins

02
Hazard

Fragile roof surface

Potential Consequence

Fall through roof surface

Persons at Risk

Roof workers

Existing Controls

Identification of fragile areas and safe working platforms

Additional Controls

Physically mark fragile areas and restrict access

03
Hazard

Wind and adverse weather

Potential Consequence

Loss of balance or dropped materials

Persons at Risk

Roof workers and personnel below

Existing Controls

Weather monitoring and safe work limits

Additional Controls

Stop work during unsafe weather conditions

04
Hazard

Fragile roof surface

Potential Consequence

Fall through roof and fatality

Persons at Risk

Roof workers

Existing Controls

Fragile-area identification, platforms and fall protection

Additional Controls

Clearly mark fragile surfaces and prevent direct access onto them

05
Hazard

Fall from roof edge

Potential Consequence

Serious injury or fatality

Persons at Risk

Roof workers

Existing Controls

Edge protection or suitable fall-protection system

Additional Controls

Inspect all open edges and access points before work starts

06
Hazard

Materials or tools falling from roof

Potential Consequence

Injury to personnel below

Persons at Risk

Personnel below

Existing Controls

Material securing and exclusion zone below

Additional Controls

Use tool tethering and maintain the exclusion zone below

07
Hazard

Slip or fall at roof access point

Potential Consequence

Personnel accessing the roof falling and being injured

Persons at Risk

Roof workers and personnel at lower levels

Existing Controls

Authorized personnel, safe access and work-area inspection

Additional Controls

Keep roof access stable, clear and safe

08
Hazard

Unsecured materials on the roof

Potential Consequence

Material falling and striking personnel below

Persons at Risk

Roof workers and personnel at lower levels

Existing Controls

Authorized personnel, safe access and work-area inspection

Additional Controls

Secure roof materials and equipment against falling

09
Hazard

Adverse weather conditions during roof work

Potential Consequence

Slip, loss of balance or fall from height

Persons at Risk

Roof workers and personnel at lower levels

Existing Controls

Authorized personnel, safe access and work-area inspection

Additional Controls

Stop work during strong winds, precipitation or lightning

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Roof Work RISK ASSESSMENT
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Revision: 1.0
ACTIVITYRoof WorkCATEGORYWork at Height
#ActivityHazardConsequencePersons at RiskExisting Risk ControlLSRiskAction Required / Additional ControlsPerson in ChargeDue DateRLRSResidual Risk
01Roof WorkFall from roof edgeSerious injury or fatalityRoof workersEdge protection, safe access and suitable fall protection2510
High
Inspect edges and openings before work begins--224
Low
02Roof WorkFragile roof surfaceFall through roof surfaceRoof workersIdentification of fragile areas and safe working platforms236
Medium
Physically mark fragile areas and restrict access--122
Low
03Roof WorkWind and adverse weatherLoss of balance or dropped materialsRoof workers and personnel belowWeather monitoring and safe work limits236
Medium
Stop work during unsafe weather conditions--122
Low
04Roof WorkFragile roof surfaceFall through roof and fatalityRoof workersFragile-area identification, platforms and fall protection2510
High
Clearly mark fragile surfaces and prevent direct access onto them--224
Low
05Roof WorkFall from roof edgeSerious injury or fatalityRoof workersEdge protection or suitable fall-protection system2510
High
Inspect all open edges and access points before work starts--224
Low
06Roof WorkMaterials or tools falling from roofInjury to personnel belowPersonnel belowMaterial securing and exclusion zone below236
Medium
Use tool tethering and maintain the exclusion zone below--122
Low
07Roof WorkSlip or fall at roof access pointPersonnel accessing the roof falling and being injuredRoof workers and personnel at lower levelsAuthorized personnel, safe access and work-area inspection236
Medium
Keep roof access stable, clear and safe--122
Low
08Roof WorkUnsecured materials on the roofMaterial falling and striking personnel belowRoof workers and personnel at lower levelsAuthorized personnel, safe access and work-area inspection236
Medium
Secure roof materials and equipment against falling--122
Low
09Roof WorkAdverse weather conditions during roof workSlip, loss of balance or fall from heightRoof workers and personnel at lower levelsAuthorized personnel, safe access and work-area inspection339
Medium
Stop work during strong winds, precipitation or lightning--122
Low
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