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Window and Door Fitting Risk Assessment
This fully completed window and door fitting risk assessment example has been prepared by a qualified health and safety professional. It covers a typical range of hazards associated with installation and replacement of uPVC, aluminium, timber, and composite windows and external doors including glass handling, frame removal, glazing, and bi-fold door installation, and can be used as a starting point when developing your own risk assessment documentation.
What Does This Window and Door Fitting Risk Assessment Cover?
This risk assessment identifies the key hazards associated with window and door fitting including;
- Cuts and lacerations from handling large panes of glass causing severe hand, arm, and face injuries
- Falls from height when removing and fitting windows at upper floor levels from ladders and scaffolding
- Manual handling injuries from lifting and manoeuvring heavy window and door units
- Struck-by hazards from falling glass, frames, and tools when working at height
- Exposure to asbestos when removing window frames in older buildings
- Noise and vibration from disc cutters and drills used for fixings and aperture preparation
Each hazard includes an inherent risk rating and a listing of applicable control measures covering areas such as;
- Cut-resistant gloves, suction lifters, and two-person handling for large glass panes
- Scaffolding or mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) for upper floor installation
- Mechanical handling aids and team lifts for heavy window and door units
- Exclusion zones below work areas and safe storage of removed glazing
- Asbestos survey and management before frame removal in pre-2000 buildings
A residual risk rating is then assigned to each hazard, demonstrating how effective risk management can be used to reduce the overall risk to a tolerable level.
A Professional, Easy-to-Use Risk Assessment Template
This document uses colour-coded header styles matched to risk ratings, making it quick to read and easy to communicate during toolbox talks and worker training. A built-in risk rating matrix supports consistent evaluation of likelihood and consequence, and hazard pictograms using internationally recognised ISO warning symbols are included alongside relevant hazard entries — improving clarity and helping to highlight risks and mandatory controls.
The result is a completed risk assessment that looks professional, reads clearly, and demonstrates a structured and effective approach to risk management.
Who Is This Window and Door Fitting Risk Assessment Template Suitable For?
This window and door fitting risk assessment template is suitable for health and safety advisers, window installation contractors, glaziers, and any employer with a duty to assess risks under the Work at Height Regulations 2005. It can be implemented as a standalone document or as part of a broader occupational health and safety management system aligned with ISO 45001.
Note: This example risk assessment is supplied for use as guidance only and should be reviewed and completed by a competent person.