| File Reference : | RA-HS140 Roofing Contractor Operations |
| Date File Updated | 11-05-2026 |
| File Format | MS Word |
| No. of files | 1 |
| Category | Risk Assessments | Tags: ISO 45001 |
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This example risk assessment has been prepared using the
F-HS20 General Risk Assessment form template - a purpose-built template designed to focus entirely on what matters: identifying hazards, rating risk and recording controls, without any unnecessary fields getting in the way.
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Roofing Contractor Operations Risk Assessment
What Does This Roofing Contractor Operations Risk Assessment Cover?
- Unauthorised access to the working area resulting in members of the public being struck by falling materials or activities at height
- Vehicle movements, deliveries and unloading creating crushing and reversing risks for operatives, drivers and third parties
- Materials storage and stacking failures causing collapse of palletised tiles, slates, lead and timber
- Skip placement, waste handling and poor housekeeping creating trip, laceration and dust risks
- Inadequate welfare provision leading to dehydration, heat and cold stress, and ingestion of contaminants such as lead
- Scaffolding and edge protection receipt and inspection failures exposing operatives to falls from height
- Ladder selection and use for roof access and short-duration tasks
- Mechanical lifting of roofing materials using hoists, telehandlers and crane attachments
- Lone working on inspections, repairs and call-outs without on-site supervision
- Adverse weather including high winds, ice, heat, lightning and reduced visibility
- Public protection on occupied premises, footways and shared spaces
- Site security, out-of-hours safety and trespass
- Subcontractor competence, insurance and method statement verification
- Emergency arrangements including rescue from height and suspension trauma response
Each hazard includes an inherent risk rating and a listing of applicable control measures covering areas such as;
- Site set-up planning, physical segregation and authorised-access procedures
- Banksman-controlled vehicle movements and lift plan requirements
- Designated storage areas, stable stacking arrangements and approved waste carrier use
- Welfare facility specification, hand-washing arrangements and weather-related provisions
- Scaffold handover certification, weekly inspections and pre-use checks
- Lone-worker check-in systems, dynamic risk assessment and prohibited activities
- Public-protection measures including fans, nets, debris sheeting, tethering and exclusion zones
- Approved-subcontractor lists, insurance verification and project-specific document review
- Written emergency procedures, trained first aiders and suspension-rescue planning
A residual risk rating is then assigned to each hazard, demonstrating how effective risk management can be used to reduce the overall risk to a tolerable level.
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Who Is This Roofing Contractor Operations Risk Assessment Template Suitable For?
This roofing contractor operations risk assessment template is suitable for health and safety advisers, roofing contractors, roofing company directors, contracts managers, site managers, and any employer with a duty to assess risks under applicable health and safety legislation. It complements task-specific risk assessments for pitched and flat roofing works (RA-HS90 and RA-HS91) by covering the surrounding operational activities. It can be implemented as a standalone document or as part of a broader occupational health and safety management system aligned with ISO 45001.
Note: This example risk assessment is supplied for use as guidance only and should be reviewed and completed by a competent person.
