Use these guidance sheets to plan and carry out insulation installation work safely.
1.2 Edge protection (working at heights)
Guidance for insulation installers on edge protection when working at heights during rooftop insulation installations, including planning, installation and review requirements.
Read more1.3 Manual handling of heavy and bulky items
Guidance for insulation installers on identifying and managing manual handling risks when moving heavy and bulky items.
Read more1.4 Working safely with ladders
Guidance for insulation installers on using ladders safely during ceiling insulation installations.
Read more1.5 Safe work practices using elevated work platforms
Guidance for insulation installers on safely using elevated work platforms during rooftop insulation installations, including hazards, risk assessment and controls, overhead electrical assets and reviewing work practices.
Read more1.6 Falls through skylights, fragile roofs, voids and penetrations
Guidance for insulation installers on managing fall risks during ceiling insulation installations.
Read more2.1 Working in pairs (best practice)
Guidance for insulation installers on working safely in pairs when installing ceiling insulation, including the risks of solo work, risk controls and emergency response considerations.
Read more2.2 Working near asbestos containing material
Guidance for ceiling insulation installers on identifying asbestos-containing material, assessing exposure risks, applying appropriate controls and reviewing controls to support ongoing safe work.
Read more2.3 Working in heated ceiling spaces when installing insulation
Guidance for insulation installers on managing heat risks in ceiling spaces, including heat illness symptoms, risk assessment, control measures and review requirements for safe work.
Read more2.4 Working in restricted ceiling spaces
Guidance for insulation installers on assessing and controlling risks in restricted ceiling spaces, including noise exposure, dust, vermin and workplace safety measures.
Read more2.5 Falls through ceilings
Guidance for insulation installers on managing fall risks in ceiling cavities, including symptoms, controls and review steps for safe work.
Read more2.6 Fire hazards in ceiling spaces
Guidance for insulation installers on managing fire risks in ceiling cavities, including symptoms, controls and review steps for safe work.
Read more3.1 Safe elements of electrical isolation
Guidance for insulation installers on identifying electrical hazards and safely isolating electrical systems, including lockout, tagging, testing and ongoing risk management.
Read more3.2 Safely isolating PV and battery systems
Guidance for insulation installers on safely isolating solar PV and battery systems, including identifying energy sources, isolation procedures, verification and electrical risk management.
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