Glazing SWMS Pack

Establishing the glazing work area on site - access, amenities, exclusion zones, services location and setout before glazing begins.

Manual handling of glass panels, aluminium frames, tools and materials during glazing works.

Loading, unloading and on-site movement of glass, frames and glazing materials using trolleys, forklifts and mechanical aids.

Operating glazing delivery trucks and trailers - driving, parking, load restraint and unloading glass at site and yard.

Handling of glass panels using powered and manual vacuum lifters - mobile glazing robots, crane-suspended frames and hand cups.

Installation of aluminium window and door frames, glazed units and hardware in commercial and residential fitouts.

Cutting, handling and installing glass into frames and openings in commercial and residential settings.

Replacing windows and retrofitting double glazing: removal, handling and installation.

Installation of frameless and semi-frameless glass balustrades on balconies, stairs, decks and pool surrounds.

Installing structural glazing and curtain walls: lifting, fixing and sealing at height.

Installation of skylights, roof windows and roof ventilators, including cutting openings, flashing and sealing on existing roofs.

Emergency glass replacement and make-safe: securing, removal and temporary glazing.

Operation of elevated work platforms (boom lifts, cherrypickers and scissor lifts) for work at height, including set-up, elevated work and stowing.

Glazing and associated work carried out on structures at height, including facades, balconies, roofs and elevated openings where a fall is possible.

Use, storage and handling of glazing sealants, primers and solvents, and control of glass and grinding dust, including asbestos awareness where suspect materials may be present.

Glazing trade work in occupied homes, including window and door repairs, replacements and installations around occupants.