Aluminium Window Door Frame Installation SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers planning, material handling, frame installation, finishing and sign-off for aluminium window and door frames. It supports managing risks when preparing openings, working at height and completing installation tasks.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Review drawings, frame requirements and site conditions
• Establish the work zone and manage access
• Receive, unload and handle aluminium materials
• Set up height-access equipment and inspect tools
• Cut and mitre aluminium sections
• Handle and position aluminium pelmets
• Prepare openings and flashings
• Lift, level, fix and secure frames
• Install doors, glass and hardware
• Seal, finish, inspect, clean up and sign off

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out aluminium window and door frame installation.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:

• Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations.
• Model Code of Practice: Construction Work (guidance only; confirm adoption and status in the relevant jurisdiction).
• Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks (guidance only; confirm adoption and status in the relevant jurisdiction).
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces (guidance only; confirm adoption and status in the relevant jurisdiction).
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace (guidance only; confirm adoption and status in the relevant jurisdiction).
• Model Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks (guidance only; confirm adoption and status in the relevant jurisdiction).
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace (guidance only; confirm adoption and status in the relevant jurisdiction).
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work (guidance only; confirm adoption and status in the relevant jurisdiction).
• AS 2047 Windows and external glazed doors in buildings.
• AS 1288 Glass in buildings—Selection and installation.
• AS/NZS 1891 series Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices.
• AS/NZS 4576 Guidelines for scaffolding.
• AS 2550.10 Cranes, hoists and winches—Safe use—Mobile elevating work platforms.
• AS/NZS 1418.10 Cranes, hoists and winches—Mobile elevating work platforms.
• AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations—Construction and demolition sites.
• AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment.
• AS 1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment.
• AS 1742.3 Manual of uniform traffic control devices—Traffic control for works on roads.

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Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)

• Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each job step
• Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
• Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
• Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections