This Glass and Glazing Installation SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled and covers installing, replacing and removing glass panels, frameless glass, mirrors, splashbacks and glass doors. It covers 27 activities, from the daily pre-start and work approvals to shutdown, pack-down and emergency response, with the hazards, control measures and risk ratings before and after controls for each. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Glaziers and glazing contractors
Shopfront and commercial fit-out glazing crews
Frameless shower screen, balustrade and splashback installers
Window and door replacement businesses
After-hours emergency glass and board-up services
Use it to
Hand clients and principal contractors the SWMS they ask for
Apply for tenders and new jobs with your safety paperwork ready
Get through prequalification with Avetta, Cm3 and other contractor portals
Induct new workers and run toolbox talks on the task
What this SWMS covers
Pre-start, site approvals, PPE and worker competency
Checking the glazing schedule for human impact locations
Asbestos and lead paint in old putty, mastic and painted frames
Unloading glass at the kerb or dock, moving it through the building and storing it
Suction lifter, power tool and lead inspections
Barricading the work area and access equipment for glazing above 2 metres
Removing existing glass, and cutting, drilling and edge working on site
Drilling and fixing frames with service strike and silica controls
Lifting and positioning panels by hand or with a glass manipulator
Frameless glass, structural silicone, mirrors, splashbacks and frameless doors
Sealants, manifestation marking, working alone and after-hours board-ups
Broken glass disposal and emergency response to severe laceration, glass collapse or crush
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 27 work activities
Risk ratings before and after controls, with a 5x5 risk matrix and the hierarchy of controls
PPE requirements checklist and high risk construction work checklist
Plant and equipment list, including suction lifters, glass manipulators, A-frames and access equipment
Relevant Australian Standards, including AS 1288 for glass in buildings and AS/NZS 2208 for safety glazing materials
Training in glass handling, suction lifter inspection and severe bleeding control
Site specific hazards section for anything unique to your job
Worker sign-off sheet and worker consultation record
Why use this template
Saves hours compared with writing a SWMS from a blank page
Covers the most common hazards and control measures for this work, ready to use out of the box
Fully editable, so you can add, remove or change anything to suit your site and how your team works
Helps your business stay compliant, with risk ratings, worker sign-off and consultation records already set up
How it works
Buy online and download straight away. You'll also get an email with your link.
Add your logo, ABN, project and site details.
Check it suits your site and task, edit anything you need to, and consult your workers before you finalise it.
Brief your team and collect signatures.
Common questions
Do I need a SWMS for glass and glazing installation?
A SWMS is legally required when the job is high risk construction work, for example glazing from a scaffold or EWP where someone could fall more than 2 metres, unloading glass beside a road in use, or working where forklifts and telehandlers are moving. Outside those situations a SWMS isn't mandatory, but you still have to manage the risks, and a SWMS is a sound way to record how. Builders, centre management and prequalification portals often ask for one either way.
Does it cover after-hours board-ups?
Yes. It covers lone workers on after-hours callouts and emergency board-ups, including aggressive people at damaged or burgled shopfronts and cuts from contaminated glass.
Can I change it?
Yes. It's a Microsoft Word file, so you can add, remove or change any hazard, control or rating, and add your own logo and details.
Does it suit my state?
Yes. It's written to the model WHS laws and suits all states and territories, including Victoria under the OHS Act and Regulations.
What if it doesn't suit my work?
You're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee if it isn't fit for purpose.
