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The Role of Our Industry in School Security

I implore my friends and colleagues in this industry to keep school safety at the top of your lists. We are in an industry that can actively and effectively address this topic.

What to Know About School security glazing

School security glazing remains top of mind for the industry.

Building a Culture of Safety

Proactive strategies glass and glazing companies can take to manage safety risks beyond the shop floor and jobsite.

Windows and doors can be specified with a level of security performance to help protect buildings and occupants in the event of natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, floods and wildfires.

Mental Health and the Glazing Industry

The work environment, mental health stigma, substance abuse, addiction, and, ultimately, high suicide rates demand the attention of the construction industry— including glaziers, installers, technicians, helpers and apprentices. This sequence shows the pathway some may follow when their well-being…

The Importance of Impact-Rated Products

Industry experts weigh in on the significance of hurricane impact-rated products.

Combining lead abatement with window replacement

While many standards have decreased the amount of windows with lead-based paint, they unfortunately remain a part of existing multifamily housing. Increased funding is needed to incentivize the reduction of lead-based paint with replacement windows.

Minimize the Risk of Injuries When Handling Glass

Glass is a fragile building material, and needs special handling. Having the right equipment is key in order to protect employees and prioritize safety.

Ensuring Glazier Safety Procedures

While care and attention in glass handling is critical, glazier safety and training should encompass fall protection and comprehensive glass and crate handling procedures.

A Safer Future through Safety Planning

Glass and glazing companies should have comprehensive safety plans that cover hazard avoidance, equipment maintenance, reporting and OSHA compliance to prevent accidents and ensure proper incident response when workplace injuries occur.

MITER Foundation Partners with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

The two organizations will collaborate with a goal of educating MITER Brands team members on common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide and providing guidance on how to keep themselves and others safe.

Never Alone: Suicide Prevention

Everyone has a role to play in suicide prevention

How to Create a Culture of Safety in the Glass Handling Industry

Working with heavy materials like glass can be dangerous if proper precautions aren't taken. Employers and employees alike must prioritize safety in order to create a safe work environment. Here are some best practices for creating a culture of safety in your operation.

Turning Conversation into Action: Mental Health in Construction

In the construction industry, mental health is often stigmatized and overlooked. Procore hosted a webinar that emphasized the importance of creating a safe and supportive workplace culture that prioritizes mental health and well-being. Moderated by Procore's Director of Industry Transformation…

Cover the Basics for Fall Protection Training

It's critical for employees to understand best practices for fall prevention. This introduction goes over best practices in training employees and implementing fall protection safety measures.

Enhanced School Security Solutions

Transparent, protective glazing can be a viable option for hardening schools on both the exterior and interior layers.

Balancing daylight and safety for patients in specialty health care facilities

The ASHE and Health Facilities Management 2024 Hospital Construction Survey reveals that nearly half of upcoming specialty hospital projects will focus on behavioral health centers or psychiatric hospitals. These facilities prioritize safety and healing, utilizing natural light and outdoor access…

Mental Health and Well-being

In this podcast, I do a deep dive on mental health in construction with expert guests David Argus and Cal Beyer. Plus, my takeaways from the Top Manufacturers report, and industry anniversaries.

Letter to the Editor: Ensuring Glazier Safety Procedures

Glazier safety is a critical aspect of the construction industry that requires urgent attention. In this Letter to the Editor, Rick Taylor, safety director, Horizon Glass, responds to Glass Magazine's recent article on glass handling and provides additional context and insights.

We Need to Talk about Opioid Addiction

Seventy percent of workplaces have been affected by the opioid crisis, according to estimates from the National Safety Council.

Destigmatizing Mental Health Discussions

Construction workers have the second highest suicide rate of any industry, and five times more people die of suicide in construction than other construction occupational fatalities combined. GlassBuild America's Main Stage welcomed a panel of experts in mental health to discuss the state of…

Glass Handling Safety

Handling glass requires the utmost care and attention to ensure the safety of workers and the quality of the final product.

PPE for Glass-specific Hazards and Conditions

Glass workers want protection, comfort and safety for themselves and their products.

Fishing for the Phishers

Scam emails seek to infiltrate business systems and take information. Considering the average office worker receives over 100 emails daily, it's easy to get fooled by phishing emails. Here's 10 signs that an email might not be legitimate.

As Technology Rises, Does Our Happiness Fall?

Technology has provided countless benefits, but concerns about its impact on our health are growing. Oversaturation can lead to stress and an inability to unplug, which is unhelpful for work and for life.

7 Glass Manufacturing Heat Safety Myths

Hot indoor environments can be just as dangerous and fraught with avoidable heat safety misconceptions. Here are seven indoor heat safety myths to watch for.

Protecting Wildlife with Glass

The glass industry steps up to protect animals with architectural glass solutions.

Trauma Response Training: Learning What You Hope You’ll Never Need

Keeping our team members safe on the job is our number one priority. This is why the FGIA Fenestration Safety Committee makes it a priority to host a safety speaker at each of our conferences. As staff liaison for this group for the past three years, I’ve learned more than I ever thought possible…

Heavy Glass Doors

Top considerations for safe and secure design and installation: an excerpt from the National Glass Association’s updated version of the Heavy Glass Door Design Manual (2021).

FGIA Launches New Safety Library

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance has launched a new Safety Library that will serve as a home for fenestration safety resources for FGIA members.

Tips for Working in Cold Weather

Temperatures are dropping, and staying low, in many parts of the U.S. Make sure installers and other field employees stay safe by following industry guidance on preventing cold-related injury and illness. Industry leaders share tips on best practices for keeping employees warm enough and safe in…

Safety on the Jobsite

Top considerations for heat safety, glass handling and transportation.

4 Tips For Staying Safe in Extreme Heat

With summer in full swing, extreme heat is sweeping across the nation. High temperatures can be harmful, and at times potentially lethal, for those who work in the field, like installers. There are ways that those who work outside can keep themselves safe during these warmer months.

Starting the Conversation on Mental Health in Construction

The unique challenges the construction industry faces, and how employers and colleagues can help.

Ideabook | Glass the Protector

The projects featured demonstrate the wide ranging abilities of glass to protect people.

Expert Panel to Host Virtual Lunch and Learn, Focusing on Heat Safety

Magid, a manufacturer of personal protective equipment innovations, announced in mid-March that it will host a Virtual Lunch & Learn with the National Heat Safety Coalition at noon CST on April 6, 2022 online.

How to Travel Safely During COVID-19

As of this writing, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has lifted many mask-wearing and physical distancing measures for fully vaccinated people. As travel for in-person events resumes, here is a quick checklist based on existing CDC guidance for domestic travelers.

U.S. Leaders in Heat Safety Create National Heat Safety Coalition

Mission, the manufacturers of cooling and heat relief technologies and Magid, a supplier of workplace safety innovations, announced they are coming together with The Korey Stringer Institute at the University of Connecticut, a national heat safety …

Safety Session Outlines Steps for Accident Investigation Program

Mike Troutman, vice president of environmental, health and safety excellence for MI Windows and Doors, offered an accident investigation protocol roadmap to the participants of the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Virtual Annual Conference.

Tips for Preventing Winter Weather Injury and Illness

Winter is here in the United States, and that means freezing temperatures and inclement weather for many parts of the country. To help prevent cold-related sickness and injury, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration created cold weather resources for employers.

Code Q&A

NGA's advocacy and technical team answers your questions about safety glazing.

Fenestration Anchorage

Wired Glass

This article presents information to help companies navigate the regulations governing how, when and where wired glass may properly be used.

Protective Glazing to Improve Workplace Safety

Christopher Glass & Aluminum Inc. Trains Employees in CPR

In 2019, Christopher Glass & Aluminum Inc., a contract glazing company based near Chicago, partnered with the City of Elmhurst Fire Department and Elmhurst Hospital to provide CPR training for 60 of the company’s employees. The training staff offered a Hands-Only CPR and Stop the Bleed:…

16 Tips for Glass Handling Safety

The consequences for mishandling glass can include punctures, crush and strain injuries, severe cuts, amputations and even death. Observing proper glass handling techniques is a major aspect of safety in any workplace where large volumes of glass are handled daily.

Building Safety

From slips and falls to cuts and breaks, accidents and injuries in the glass and glazing industry run the gamut. It’s a common assumption that getting hurt on the job in this industry is inevitable, but that can’t be further from the truth. While dangers will always exist, being aware of those…

Plant Safety 101

Sources: MyGlassClass.com from the National Glass Association; the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; Glass Safety Awareness Council, Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance; Vitro Architectural Glass. Glass plants can be dangerous places to work. They combine the hazards of any…

Regulation Watch: OSHA Reporting Requirements to Affect Glass Companies

New regulations: New OSHA requirements for electronic reporting of workplace injuries and illness rules went into effect Jan. 1. Affected companies: The reporting requirements apply to all companies with 250 or more employees, or companies with 20 or more employees in industries that are…