Glazing Emergency
Window and door glass installation, curtain walling, and skylights
Glazing Complete Pack
3 documents — everything you need for glazing compliance.
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Glazing work is high-risk construction work when performed at heights, and involves unique hazards from handling heavy, fragile glass panels that can cause severe lacerations.
Our glazing SWMS pack covers 6 activities including window and door glass installation, curtain wall systems, skylight installation, glass balustrade fitting, and glass handling and transport. Documents address hazards such as severe laceration from broken glass, falls from height during installation, manual handling of heavy glass panels, and crane operations for large glazing units.
Key Hazards Covered
- Severe lacerations from broken glass
- Falls from height during installation
- Manual handling of heavy glass panels
- Crane operations for large glazing units
- Crushing injuries during panel positioning
- Wind loading on glass during installation
Relevant Australian Standards
- AS 1288 Glass in buildings
- AS/NZS 4667 Quality requirements for cut-to-size glass
- AS/NZS 1891.1 Fall-arrest systems
- AS 2550 Cranes, hoists and winches
Individual Documents — $41.95 each
Glazing Emergency — Common Questions
Are emergency procedures a legal requirement?
Yes. Under WHS Regulation 43, PCBUs must prepare, maintain, and implement an emergency plan for the workplace. Workers must be trained in emergency procedures.
What emergencies do your procedures cover?
Our procedures cover trade-specific emergencies including injuries, chemical exposure, fire, electrical incidents, structural collapse, severe weather, and medical emergencies.
Do emergency procedures include notification requirements?
Yes. Each procedure includes who to notify (emergency services, regulators, site managers), when to notify them, and what information to provide.
Last updated: March 2026