RA-HS72 Use of Roller Doors
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Roller Shutter and Overhead Doors Risk Assessment
This fully completed roller shutter and overhead doors risk assessment example has been prepared by a qualified health and safety professional. It covers operation and maintenance of roller shutter doors and sectional overhead doors in industrial and commercial premises, and can be used as a starting point when developing your own risk assessment documentation.
What Does This Roller Shutter Doors Risk Assessment Cover?
This risk assessment identifies the key hazards associated with roller shutter and overhead doors including;
- Person trapped by closing door — person or vehicle trapped by a closing roller shutter causing crush injuries and fatality
- Door structural failure and collapse — spring or counterbalance mechanism failure causing the door to fall suddenly onto persons below
- Emergency release failure — door failing to open during power failure or emergency, preventing evacuation
Each hazard includes an inherent risk rating ranging from Moderate to Substantial, and a comprehensive listing of applicable control measures covering areas such as;
- All powered doors fitted with safety edges or light curtains that stop and reverse on obstruction
- Door safety devices tested as part of daily inspection with any fault reported and door taken out of service
- Doors maintained and inspected by a competent engineer at least annually with records maintained
- Maintenance carried out only by trained, authorised engineers with spring energy managed safely
- Manual release and emergency stop devices tested during routine maintenance with all occupants briefed
- Pedestrian pass doors maintained and tested regularly and included in fire drills
A residual risk rating is then assigned to each hazard, demonstrating how effective risk management reduces overall risk to a tolerable level.
A Professional, Easy-to-Use Risk Assessment Template
This document uses colour-coded header styles matched to risk ratings, making it quick to read and easy to communicate during toolbox talks and worker training. A built-in risk rating matrix supports consistent evaluation of likelihood and consequence, and hazard pictograms using internationally recognised ISO warning symbols are included alongside relevant hazard entries.
The result is a completed risk assessment that looks professional, reads clearly, and demonstrates a structured and effective approach to risk management.
Who Is This Risk Assessment Template Suitable For?
This roller shutter and overhead doors risk assessment template is suitable for health and safety advisers, facilities managers, warehouse managers and any employer with a duty to assess risks associated with powered doors under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. 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.