Hazards in Glass Fabrication
Stauffer Glove & Safety is acutely aware of the potential for laceration and possible serious injury from handling the razorblade-like edges of raw glass or when disposing of offal. As architects continue to find new ways to use glass and glass manufacturers continue to produce larger pieces of glass, the sheer weight of the glass or assembly produces additional hazards to be addressed when trying to maintain a safe workplace. Aside from the sharp edges and the increases in weight, there are additional hazards that can be encountered while trimming the excess polyvinyl butyral from a laminated piece of glass, assembling spacers for an insulated glass unit, or handing glass coming off the tempering line.