| 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
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| 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
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| 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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