Glass does not forgive mistakes, and most injuries in the trade occur during handling. Go through this checklist before you start.
§Your equipment
- 01Cut-resistant gloves on.
- 02Safety glasses on when cutting and breaking.
- 03Solid footwear on.
- 04Suction cups ready for heavy glass.
§Workplace
- 01The substrate is stable—also on ladders and scaffolding.
- 02The area below you is cordoned off when working at height.
- 03Heavy panes are lifted by multiple people.
- 04Glass shards are continuously cleaned up so no one steps or falls on them.