Glazing Risk Assessment
Window and door glass installation, curtain walling, and skylights
Glazing Risk Assessment
One document — covers glazing for this product type.
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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 — $33.95 each
Glazing Risk Assessment — Common Questions
What is the difference between a risk assessment and a SWMS?
A risk assessment provides a broad overview of all hazards for a scope of work at a site. A SWMS is task-specific and legally required for high-risk construction work. Both are important but serve different purposes.
Do I need a risk assessment if I have a SWMS?
Yes. A SWMS covers specific high-risk tasks. A site-specific risk assessment covers all hazards at the site, including those not classified as high-risk construction work.
What risk matrix do your assessments use?
Our risk assessments use a 5×5 likelihood-consequence matrix, providing initial risk ratings before controls and residual ratings after controls are applied.
Last updated: March 2026