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

Download Window Installation Safe Work Procedures Reference Sheet.pdf