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11 Dec 2020
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Safety Information
Installation of your roof window may involve working at heights, working at an unusual angle, being in unfamiliar locations or all of these.
Before work is commenced, stop and consider the best way to carry out the task and what hazards you might encounter.
These products can be very heavy. Extreme care must be taken during handling and installation. Full
consideration should be given to how you will safely transport your roof window product from the delivery
vehicle to the installation location. Glazing Vision strongly recommends that specialist, mechanical lifting
equipment is employed.
Consider:
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The weight(s) of the product purchased.
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How you will safely transport your roof window product from the delivery vehicle to the installation
location.
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All lifting methods and equipment required for safe installation to eliminate manual handling.
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How you will safely access the area to carry out installation.
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Any openings, voids or unprotected edges that might pose a significant risk whilst working at height.
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Use of scaffolding with all appropriate edging, rails and inspection certification.
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If specialist access or equipment is required e.g. a fall arrest system.
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What personal protective safety equipment (PPE) is required for working at height
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e.g. harness.
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Methods for safe working, for example, to avoid falling from height, reducing manual handling and so as
not to drop equipment.
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How you will transport tools and other equipment to the installation area.
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The number of persons required to assist with safe installation.
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The competence, capability and experience of the installation team to safely carry out the task.
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Impact of weather on safe installation, especially driving rain and high winds.
If in doubt, please contact Glazing Vision for assistance.
Anticipated hazards may include:
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Falls from height
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Working with specialist lifting equipment or third-party lifting
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Manual handling injury
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Equipment falling from height
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Slips, trips and falls
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Fragile roof areas.
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Finger or clothing entrapment under unit, in mechanical or moving parts
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Working with electricity
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Impact of weather conditions
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Competence of personnel
Do not attempt to repair, move or dismantle the product unless suitably competent and qualified to do so, with
the appropriate safety measures in place. Any repairs and/or movement of the product may invalidate the
warranty. Please seek advice from Glazing Vision.
Any electrical work is to be carried out by a qualified and competent electrician in accordance with Glazing
Vision’s wiring diagram(s).
