Structural Glazing High Rise and Curtain Wall Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers structural glazing, high-rise and curtain wall activities, from access planning and material handling through façade installation, chemicals and emergency response. It supports planning and risk management by identifying hazards associated with glass, height, lifting, electrical equipment, weather and public areas.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan façade access, building-edge conditions and coordination with site teams
• Manage delivery, unloading and storage of glass and curtain wall materials
• Handle and move glass, framing and tools
• Manage work at height on edges, floors and access platforms
• Lift, hoist and place glass panels at the façade
• Fix, align and install curtain wall components
• Use sealants, primers and other hazardous chemicals
• Manage electrical equipment, temporary power and nearby services
• Maintain exclusion zones, public protection and housekeeping
• Prepare for falling objects, adverse conditions and emergency response

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses involved in structural glazing, high-rise or curtain wall 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: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces — 3.2 Identifying the hazards; p. 16.
• 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: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant used to lift or suspend persons or things; p. 17.
• 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: Construction work — 6.2 Workplace specific induction training; p. 41.
• 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 — 5. Step 4 — How to review controls; p. 27.

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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