Product Overview

This Security Doors Screens and Grille Installation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a comprehensive safety and procedural document designed to help you plan, undertake and document work in line with WHS compliance requirements. It provides end-to-end coverage of the hazards, controls and step-by-step processes involved in security door, screen and grille installation, maintenance and associated security upgrade works.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes specific risk controls for:

• Burglar-proofing windows with fixed and removable security screens, grilles and bars
• Erecting security grilles to doors, windows and access points, including drilling, fixing and sealing
• Installation of safety cages around plant, equipment, gas bottles and vulnerable assets
• Installation of security screens to doors, windows and patio openings, including mesh selection and frame fixing
• Installing safety deposit boxes and secure wall or floor-mounted lock boxes
• Installing security grills (bars and mesh systems) to domestic, commercial and industrial properties
• Maintaining anti-ligature security fittings in high-risk environments to minimise self-harm risks
• Peephole setups and installation in existing and new doors, including drilling and finishing
• Repairs following break-ins, including removal of damaged components and reinstatement of security hardware
• Screen door assembly, adjustment and alignment prior to installation
• Security bar fitting to windows, doors, skylights and other openings
• Security door installations, including handling, lifting, fixing, lock fitting and final adjustment
• Security door testing and maintenance, including operation checks, hardware replacement and lubrication
• Working with insect screens, including cutting, tensioning and fitting mesh to frames
• Use of portable power tools, ladders and access equipment during installation and maintenance works

Who is this for?

This SWMS is designed for security door and screen installers, locksmiths, glazing and window contractors, maintenance teams, facility managers and site supervisors responsible for security upgrades and repairs.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

This document was researched and developed to align with:

• Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces Code of Practice: Guidance on safe use of ladders and access equipment when installing doors, screens and grilles at height.
• How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice: Framework for identifying hazards, assessing risks and implementing control measures for installation and maintenance tasks.
• Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work Code of Practice: Controls for noise exposure from drilling, grinding and other power tool use.
• Hazardous Manual Tasks Code of Practice: Risk management for lifting, carrying and positioning heavy doors, screens and security grilles.
• Managing the Work Environment and Facilities Code of Practice: Requirements for safe access, egress and work areas during installation and repair activities.
• AS/NZS 4501 Occupational protective clothing: Guidance on appropriate protective clothing for cutting, grinding and drilling operations.
• AS/NZS 2161 Occupational protective gloves: Selection of suitable hand protection when handling sharp metal sections, mesh and glass.
• AS/NZS 1337 Personal eye protection: Eye protection requirements for drilling, cutting and grinding during security door and grille installation.
• AS/NZS 1270 Acoustics – Hearing protectors: Selection and use of hearing protection where high noise levels are present.
• Work Health and Safety Act 2011
• Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017