Product Overview

This Door And Window Installation SWMS is a comprehensive Safe Work Method Statement designed to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement effective controls for door and window installation, adjustment, and maintenance tasks. It provides end-to-end coverage of multiple aspects of door and window installation safety to support WHS compliance on Australian worksites.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes specific risk controls for:

• Adjusting or repairing doors and windows, including safe isolation, handling, and use of hand and power tools
• Installation of aluminium window and door frames, with controls for manual handling, cutting, drilling, and fixing to structure
• Door hinge adjustment, including removal and refitting of doors to prevent crush, pinch, and strain injuries
• Standard internal and external door installation, from preparation of openings through to fixing, sealing, and final checks
• Fire door installation, including compliance with fire-rating requirements, hardware selection, and certification considerations
• Fitting external doors with appropriate weather seals, thresholds, and security hardware
• Installation and adjustment of insect screens and flyscreen doors, including safe ladder use and handling of mesh and frames
• Diagnosing and fixing jammed doors, including alignment, planing, and hardware replacement while managing dust and noise risks
• Installation, adjustment, and maintenance of sliding and bi-fold door components, including tracks, rollers, and guides
• Panic bar (emergency exit device) installations on exit doors, including drilling, fixing, and operational testing
• Ongoing maintenance of sliding and bi-fold doors, including lubrication, replacement of worn components, and safety checks
• Supplying and installing door closers, including correct selection, mounting, tension adjustment, and fall-prevention controls when working at height
• Use of portable power tools (drills, drivers, sanders, planers) for door and window works, including electrical and guarding controls
• Working at height on ladders and low-level platforms to access heads of doors and windows safely
• Manual handling and team lifting of heavy or oversized doors, frames, and glazing units to minimise musculoskeletal injuries

Who is this for?

This SWMS is designed for carpenters, door and window installers, aluminium fabricators, maintenance teams, builders, and site supervisors responsible for managing door and window works on residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

This document was researched and developed to align with:

• Work Health and Safety Act 2011
• Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
• Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces Code of Practice: Guidance on controlling fall risks when working on ladders or elevated areas during door and window installation
• Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work Code of Practice: Controls for noise generated by drilling, cutting, and planing doors and frames
• Hazardous Manual Tasks Code of Practice: Requirements for safe lifting, carrying, and positioning of heavy doors, frames, and window units
• How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice: Framework for hazard identification, risk assessment, and implementation of control measures in door and window works
• Managing the Work Environment and Facilities Code of Practice: Ensuring safe access, egress, lighting, and housekeeping around door and window installation areas
• AS 1905.1 – Components for the protection of openings in fire-resistant walls – Fire-resistant doorsets: Reference for installation requirements and performance of fire doors
• AS 2047 – Windows and external glazed doors in buildings: Performance and installation requirements for external windows and glazed doors
• AS 1428.1 – Design for access and mobility – General requirements for access – New building work: Considerations for door hardware, clearances, and operation where accessibility is required