General Glazing Window and Door Installation Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers planning, delivery, handling, installation and completion activities for glazing windows and doors. It supports identification of relevant hazards and the planning of controls for changing site conditions, access, materials, tools and work areas.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan the work area, site access, coordination and emergency arrangements
• Receive, unload, store and move glass, frames and hardware
• Handle glazing units and doors through lifting, carrying and team movements
• Work near window and door openings and access elevated installation points
• Use mobile plant, lifting equipment and access equipment
• Manage electrical hazards and nearby services during installation work
• Cut, drill and grind materials while managing dust, noise and sharp edges
• Use sealants, adhesives, foams and other installation chemicals
• Position, align, temporarily support and fix glass, windows and doors
• Remove waste, maintain housekeeping and manage remaining task hazards

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out general glazing window and door 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: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• 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: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces — 3.2 Identifying the hazards; p. 16.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant hazard identification — Traffic movements in the workplace; p. 17.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 2. Step 1 — How to identify hazards; 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: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination — 3. What is effective consultation?; p. 13.
• 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 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