Aluminium Window Door Frame Installation Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers aluminium window and door frame installation from pre-start review and delivery through positioning, fixing, sealing and post-installation checks. It supports planning and risk management by identifying hazards involving access, lifting, height, services, tools, glass, chemicals and housekeeping.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Review the work area, frame details, coordination needs and emergency access before starting.
• Unload, store and protect frames and glazing components while managing vehicle, load stability and storage hazards.
• Move frames, doors and hardware through the site while managing bulky loads, hand injuries, balance and fatigue.
• Install near edges, openings and elevated areas while managing falls, access equipment and falling-object risks.
• Use plant and lifting equipment to position large frames while managing suspended loads, trapping, stability and collisions.
• Check existing services and use temporary power or electrical equipment while managing live-contact and damaged-lead hazards.
• Cut, drill, grind and fix into substrates while managing tool injuries, dust, noise and flying fragments.
• Handle glass, aluminium sections, hardware and fixings while managing sharp edges, breakage, pinch points and unsecured components.
• Use sealants, primers, solvents and foams while managing skin, eye, vapour, fire and spill hazards.
• Clear the area and complete post-installation checks while managing debris, sharp waste, unsecured components and handover communication.

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out aluminium window and door frame installation activities.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces — 3.2 Identifying the hazards; p. 16.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace — 2.2 Safety Data Sheets (SDS); p. 16.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant used to lift or suspend persons or things; p. 17.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.

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Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

• Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each activity
• Risk matrix and assessment classification
• Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
• Site-specific customisation before use