Tiling Risk Assessment
Floor tiling, wall tiling, wet area tiling, and large-format tiles
Tiling Risk Assessment
One document — covers tiling for this product type.
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Tiling work involves significant silica dust exposure from cutting tiles, chemical exposure from adhesives and grouts, and ergonomic hazards from prolonged kneeling and manual handling of heavy tiles.
Our tiling SWMS pack covers 8 activities including floor tiling, wall tiling, wet area waterproofing and tiling, large-format tile installation, tile cutting operations, and grouting. Documents address hazards such as crystalline silica dust from tile cutting, manual handling of heavy large-format tiles, chemical exposure from epoxy grouts, and slip hazards on wet surfaces.
Key Hazards Covered
- Crystalline silica dust from tile cutting
- Manual handling of heavy large-format tiles
- Chemical exposure from epoxy grouts and adhesives
- Prolonged kneeling and ergonomic strain
- Slip hazards on wet tiling surfaces
- Electrical hazards from wet cutting equipment
Relevant Australian Standards
- AS/NZS 3740 Waterproofing of domestic wet areas
- AS/NZS 1715 Respiratory protective devices
- AS/NZS 2161 Occupational protective gloves
- AS/NZS 4586 Slip resistance classification
Individual Documents — $33.95 each
Tiling 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