Specialist RAMS for fire door installation and maintenance. Covers certification, correct fitting procedures, and compliance. This guide covers the key hazards, control measures, and PPE requirements you need to include in your Risk Assessment and Method Statement.
Typical hazards
These are the common hazards identified in fire door installation work. Your specific job may have additional hazards depending on the site and scope of work.
Manual handling of heavy doors
Working at height (hinges)
Use of power tools
Dust from cutting
Fire compliance risks
Trips from materials
Control measures
Standard control measures for fire door installation projects. These should be adapted to your specific site conditions and requirements.
Two-person handling for doors
Certified installation procedures
Correct intumescent strip installation
Gap checking and certification
Proper hinge and closer installation
Documentation and labelling
PPE requirements
Personal Protective Equipment typically required for fire door installation work.