Monday, December 8, 2008

Safe Work Method Statement for Windows

1. Use a hammer and nails to fix window frame into the stud frame.

2. Pin alcore around the window frame.

3. Cladding the outside of the window with timber boards.

4. Clad the inside of the frame with MDF to simulate gyp rock.

5. Put jam liners on both sides and top of the window.

6. Thicken, rout and fit a window sill.

7. Put architraves around the window.


1. Hitting fingers with hammer.

2. Hitting fingers with hammer, or cutting self while cutting alcore.

3. Cutting self on either the drop saw or band saw.

4. If there are old pins still sticking out of the MDF, hitting fingers with hammer.

5. Dust in eyes when cutting.

6. Getting hand caught in thickener, cut fingers with router, shoot self when pinning the sill

7. Cutting hands on the drop saw, shooting self when pinning the architrave.

1. Hit the nail slowly being careful not to hit fingers.
2. Hit nails carefully, and cut away from you when cutting the alcor.

3. Keep hands away from the blade on both drop saw and band saw

4. Be mindful when getting the MDF sheets, be careful when putting it on.

5. Make sure your wearing safety glasses and the dust extractor is on.

6. Always keep hands clear of thickener, always have both hands on the router and never put hands around where nailing.

7. Always keep hands away from drop saw when cutting and away from pin gun when nailing.

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