Shower Screen Mirror and Glass Balustrade Installation SWMS

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Product Overview

This Shower Screen Mirror and Glass Balustrade Installation SWMS is a site-ready Safe Work Method Statement designed to identify hazards, implement controls, and support safe installation of glass fixtures in line with Australian WHS compliance requirements. It is a comprehensive document covering all key stages of shower screen, mirror, glass balustrade and glass panel installation, from handling and lifting through to fixing, sealing and clean-up.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes specific risk controls for:

Safe fitting of glass panels and mirrors, including manual handling, lifting aids and team lifting techniques
Installation of glass fences and balustrades, including posts, channels, fixings and alignment checks
Handling and positioning of glass fence panels to minimise breakage, crush injuries and strain injuries
Handling and transport of fragile glass items such as mirrors, doors and decorative panels on and off site
Installation of glass barriers and panels in domestic and commercial environments, including stairways and balconies
Installation of framed, semi-frameless and frameless glass shower screens, including wall and floor fixings
Trimming and fitting seals on semi-frameless shower screens to maintain water tightness without damaging glass
Use of glass lifters, suction cups, trolleys and other mechanical aids to control hazardous manual tasks
Risk controls for working with sharp glass edges, offcuts and breakages, including PPE and safe disposal
Use of power tools and hand tools for drilling, fixing, cutting and sealing around glass and tiled surfaces
Working at heights or near edges when installing glass balustrades and barriers on balconies or stair voids
Site preparation, housekeeping and exclusion zones to protect other workers and the public from glass-related hazards
Emergency response procedures for glass breakage, cuts, eye injuries and other installation incidents

Who is this for?

This SWMS is designed for glaziers, bathroom and shower screen installers, glass balustrade and fencing contractors, renovation builders, and site supervisors overseeing glass installation works.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity	Potential Hazards
Pre-start planning and documentation	• Unidentified underground and overhead services • Unclear site access and traffic flow • Inadequate SWMS implementation • Unqualified or unlicensed workers • Inadequate emergency planning
Site access and setup	• Vehicle and plant movement • Slips trips and falls on uneven surfaces • Unauthorised public access to work area • Poor lighting in work zones • Manual handling of tools and materials from Ute
Glass delivery and unloading	• Falling glass panels from vehicle • Crush injuries during unloading • Unstable stillages and A-frames • Glass edge impact damage • Manual handling overexertion
Handling glass items and mirrors	• Laceration from sharp glass edges • Muscle strain from awkward lifting • Impact with walls or fixtures • Dropped panels on feet • Reflected glare from mirrors
Working at heights and edges	• Falls from unprotected edges • Falls from ladders or platforms • Dropped tools or glass from height • Fragile surfaces near balustrades • Inadequate fall protection
Wall and substrate preparation	• Dust inhalation from drilling • Contact with live electrical wiring • Silica exposure from masonry • Eye injury from flying debris • Noise from power tools
Fit panels and mirrors	• Glass breakage during fitting • Pinch points at brackets and clips • Incorrect adhesive curing • Falling mirrors due to inadequate fixings • Chemical exposure from sealants
Install glass shower screens	• Glass shattering during installation • Water leakage causing slip hazards • Cuts from frame edges and broken glass • Drilling into tiled surfaces • Working in confined bathrooms
Trimming seals on semi-frameless screens	• Laceration from knives or cutters • Offcuts on floor causing slips • Incorrect seal fitment causing leaks • Contact with sharp metal edges
Glass fence and balustrade installation	• Falls from height near edges • Glass panel failure under load • Incorrect spacing or fixing of posts • Contact with pool or water bodies • Pinch points at clamps and spigots
Handling glass fence panels	• Panel toppling in wind • Foot crush injuries from dropped panels • Collision with pool coping or tiles • Strain from lifting over obstacles • Panel impact on other structures
Glass whiteboard installation	• Falling panels from wall fixings • Incorrect bracket engagement • Strains from overhead lifting • Impact with ceiling services • Glare and reflection issues
Sealing, cleaning and inspection	• Chemical exposure from cleaners • Slip hazards from wet floors • Glass damage from incorrect products • Eye irritation from vapours • Incomplete installation defects
Waste handling and demobilisation	• Cuts from glass offcuts and shards • Manual handling of waste materials • Uncontrolled public access after works • Residual trip hazards from packaging • Exposure to silica dust from cleanup

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Legislation & References

This document was researched and developed to align with:

Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces Code of Practice: Guidance for working at heights and near edges when installing glass balustrades and panels
Hazardous Manual Tasks Code of Practice: Controls for lifting, carrying and installing heavy or awkward glass items
Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace Code of Practice: Safe use of glass lifting devices, power tools and other plant
How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice: Framework for hazard identification, risk assessment and control measures
Managing the Work Environment and Facilities Code of Practice: Requirements for safe access, amenities and first aid when working with glass
Safe Work Australia – Guide to Handling Glass Safely: Industry guidance for safe handling, storage and installation of glass products
AS/NZS 1288 Glass in Buildings – Selection and Installation: Requirements for selecting and installing safety glass in buildings
AS/NZS 2208 Safety Glazing Materials in Buildings: Performance requirements for safety glazing materials used in shower screens and balustrades
Work Health and Safety Act 2011
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017

Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)

Operational guidelines, with a step-by-step approach to safe work
Possible hazards that may be encountered
Step-by-step safety procedures to follow
Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
Safety measures and guides
Operational Safety Checks
Before and After Risk Ratings
Risk Assessment Matrix
High Risk Work Involved
Emergency Evacuation Procedure
Plant and Equipment
Qualifications and Permits
Specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Company Personnel Sign-off form

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Building and ConstructionGlazing and WindowsShopfitting and Cabinet Making

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Shower Screen Mirror and Glass Balustrade Installation SWMS

• 100% Compliant with Australian WHS Acts & Regulations
• Fully Editable MS Word & PDF Formats Included
• Pre-filled Content – Ready to Deploy Immediately
• Customisable – Easily Add Your Logo & Site Details
• Includes 2 Years of Free Compliance Updates