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Minimize the Risk of Injuries When Handling Glass

When it comes to safety, don't risk it

Glass handling

When it comes to working with glass, safety should always be the top priority. From transporting materials to lifting heavy panels, every step of the process requires caution, and the right equipment.

Minimizing the potential for mishaps in glass handling not only boosts your profit margins but also provides peace of mind knowing your team has the right tools to ensure their safety. By prioritizing glass safety, you safeguard both your employees and your business, creating a more efficient and secure working environment.

Why Risk It?

One of the main reasons to use glass handling carts is to avoid the risk of dropping materials. Glass is fragile and can easily shatter if mishandled. By using our glass handling carts to transport fragile glass panels, workers can minimize the chances of an accident happening, like shattering glass, and ensure that materials reach their destination intact.

Why Lift When You Can Roll?

Lifting heavy glass panels can put a strain on the body, leading to fatigue and potential injuries. Glass handling carts provide a convenient and efficient way to transport materials without the need for heavy lifting. By simply rolling the cart, workers can save their bodies from unnecessary stress and maintain their productivity levels. You're not only protecting your materials, you are protecting your team. Glass handling carts like our are game-changing glass transportation tools when it comes to ensuring the safety of workers and the integrity of the materials being handled.

Protect Your Hands with a Stealth Grip

When lifting is unavoidable, it's essential to use the right tools to protect your body. Utilize products that have handles to provide you a secure and stable grip with large 8-inch suction cups that give you a reliable and convenient hold on glass. These lightweight grips will help to prevent injuries and discomfort when carrying glass panels is inevitable.

Consider Clamps for Extra Large Panels

When maneuvering extra-large glass panels, clamps are a great option for distributing weight and ensuring a secure grip on large and heavy materials. Clamps promote safer, more ergonomic lifting and moving to reduce strain and injury. This is the only all-weather carrying clamp designed to not slip off wet glass.

For more tips on handling glass safely, refer to “Glass Handling Safety,” published in Glass Magazine.

Author

Merv Campbell

Merv Campbell

Mervyn Campbell is the general manager at Omni Cubed, a material-handling operation based in Northern California. With over eight years of dedicated service at the company, Campbell oversees the day-to-day operations and has a strong focus on creating safe and efficient tools for the glass and glazing industry. Learn more at www.omnicubed.com