Flooring Risk Assessment
Timber, carpet, vinyl, concrete grinding, and epoxy coatings
Flooring Risk Assessment
One document — covers flooring for this product type.
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Flooring work involves hazards from chemical exposure (adhesives, epoxy resins, solvents), silica dust from concrete grinding, and ergonomic risks from prolonged kneeling and manual handling.
Our flooring SWMS pack covers 10 activities including timber floor installation, carpet laying, vinyl and sheet flooring, concrete grinding and polishing, epoxy coating application, floor preparation, and subfloor work. Documents address hazards such as chemical fume exposure, silica dust inhalation, manual handling of heavy materials, slip and trip hazards, and noise and vibration from grinding equipment.
Key Hazards Covered
- Chemical exposure from adhesives, solvents and epoxy resins
- Silica dust from concrete grinding and cutting
- Manual handling of heavy flooring materials
- Prolonged kneeling and ergonomic strain
- Noise and vibration from grinding equipment
- Slip and trip hazards on work surfaces
Relevant Australian Standards
- AS/NZS 1715 Respiratory protective devices
- AS 1940 Storage and handling of flammable liquids
- AS/NZS 2161 Occupational protective gloves
- AS/NZS 1269 Occupational noise management
Individual Documents — $33.95 each
Flooring Risk Assessment — Common Questions
What is the difference between a risk assessment and a SWMS?
A risk assessment provides a broad overview of all hazards for a scope of work at a site. A SWMS is task-specific and legally required for high-risk construction work. Both are important but serve different purposes.
Do I need a risk assessment if I have a SWMS?
Yes. A SWMS covers specific high-risk tasks. A site-specific risk assessment covers all hazards at the site, including those not classified as high-risk construction work.
What risk matrix do your assessments use?
Our risk assessments use a 5×5 likelihood-consequence matrix, providing initial risk ratings before controls and residual ratings after controls are applied.
Last updated: March 2026