General Locksmithing Door Hardware and Lock Installation Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers door hardware and lock installation activities, from site assessment and handling materials to fitting, testing and housekeeping. It supports planning by identifying access, tool, door movement, dust and public-interface hazards that may need to be managed during the work.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Assess site conditions, access, housekeeping and shared work areas before starting.
• Handle doors, hardware, tools and materials while considering lifting, crush and posture risks.
• Use portable power tools and electrical equipment while addressing shock, cutting and equipment-condition hazards.
• Drill, cut and fix into doors, frames and surrounding surfaces while managing particles, dust and hidden services.
• Access elevated hardware and work at low heights while considering falls, overreaching and falling objects.
• Manage door movement, stored energy and pinch points during adjustment, removal and refitting.
• Handle adhesives, sealants, lubricants and metalworking residues while considering exposure and sharp offcuts.
• Manage occupied areas, public access and security-sensitive work around door openings.
• Conduct final testing, clean up work areas and maintain emergency readiness.

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out door hardware and lock 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: 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: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• 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 risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace — 2.2 Safety Data Sheets (SDS); p. 16.
• 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 noise and preventing hearing loss at work — 5. Controlling the risks; p. 29.
• 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 plant in the workplace — Assessing plant risks — work practices and procedures; p. 20.

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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