Window Installation

Safe Work Procedures - Window Installation

General/Brief Description of task	Installing windows in doors – (offices, classrooms, fire doors)
Frequency of task performed	On demand.
Hazards Identified	#1 – Falling Objects #7 – Noise #8 – Eye Injury #10 – Lifting #15 – Cuts
P.P.E. required: Special tools required (if any)	Hearing Protection Skill Saw (Hand Held Power Circular Saw) Safety Glasses Skill Saw (Hand Held Power Circular Saw) Hole Saw (& Power Drill) Caulking Gun
Safe Work Procedure	Visually inspect worksite for any possible hazards Remove door from hinges. Use caution when removing as not to drop it on feet. Obtain help if door is too heavy or awkward If door has an existing window that just needs to be replaced, remove and replace broken glass. Use extreme caution when handling broken glass. Gloves may be used Safety Glasses must be worn Insert new piece of tempered glass and secure using caulking or glazing If no window exists and a new one needs to be put in, cut hole in door to size as per work order Hearing protection and safety glasses are required when working with power saws Install tempered glass and secure using caulking or glazing Re-hang door on hinges Refer to Safe Work Practice for “Use of Power Tools” as found in Appendix ‘A’ Refer to Safe Work Practice for “Use of Hand Held Power Circular Saw” as found in Appendix ‘A’ Refer to Safe Work Refer to Safe Work Practice for “Proper Lifting Techniques” as found in Appendix ‘A’ Refer to SOP # BM1007 as found in this manual

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