Door And Window Installation Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers door and window installation from site set-up and delivery through removal, fitting, glazing and handover. It supports planning for handling, falls, cutting, dust, hazardous substances and access risks.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan site access, work sequencing, housekeeping and weather-related conditions.
• Unload, store and inspect doors, windows, frames and glazing materials.
• Lift, carry and position doors, windows and glazing.
• Remove existing doors, windows and surrounding materials.
• Use access equipment and work around openings or elevated areas.
• Operate power tools and install fixings while managing electrical and particle hazards.
• Cut, grind or drill adjacent masonry, concrete or engineered stone.
• Position, align, temporarily support and secure frames and panels.
• Handle glazing, sealants, foams, solvents and other installation products.
• Adjust, test, clean up and hand over completed installations.

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out door and window installation work.

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 — 1.2 Managing risks associated with the work environment and facilities; p. 12.
• 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: How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace — 2.1. What is involved in managing risks?; p. 12.
• 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: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination — 3. What is effective consultation?; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — 4.1 Guarding plant; p. 39.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 4. Step 3 — How to control risks; p. 20.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace — 2.1 How to identify which chemicals are hazardous; p. 15.

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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