Insulation Risk Assessment
Thermal insulation, acoustic insulation, sarking, and wall wrapping
Insulation Complete Pack
6 documents — everything you need for insulation compliance.
Insulation installation frequently involves working in roof spaces at height, confined areas with poor ventilation, and handling irritant fibrous materials — all presenting significant WHS hazards.
Our insulation SWMS pack covers 6 activities including thermal insulation (batts and blown-in), acoustic insulation, roof sarking, wall wrapping, and working in roof cavities. Documents address hazards such as fibre irritation to skin, eyes and lungs, heat stress in roof cavities, falls through ceilings, electrical contact in roof spaces, and working in confined areas with limited ventilation.
Key Hazards Covered
- Fibre irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory system
- Heat stress in roof cavities
- Falls through ceiling plasterboard
- Electrical contact in roof spaces
- Working in confined areas with poor ventilation
- Manual handling in awkward positions
Relevant Australian Standards
- AS/NZS 4859.1 Thermal insulation materials
- AS/NZS 1715 Respiratory protective devices
- AS/NZS 1891.1 Fall-arrest systems
- AS 3999 Thermal insulation of dwellings
Individual Documents — $33.96 each
Insulation 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