- Use suction lifters rated for the panel weight for all glass handling.
- Wear cut-resistant gloves and forearm protection when handling glass.
- Apply manifestation markings to installed glazing at eye level promptly.
- Use mechanical lifting for panels that exceed safe manual handling limits.
- Stop glass handling and installation in high winds that cause panel movement.
- Store glass vertically in A-frames on firm, level ground with restraints.
- Use extraction when cutting or grinding glass to control dust and fragments.
- Brief the team on the lifting method and wind limits before each shift.
- Sweep up broken glass immediately using a dustpan; never use bare hands.
- Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from glass dust and flying fragments.
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- DON'T handle glass panels without cut-resistant gloves and forearm protection.
- DON'T carry large glass panels manually in windy conditions.
- DON'T leave installed clear glass unmarked where people could walk into it.
- DON'T stack glass panels flat on the ground; store vertically in A-frames.
- DON'T pick up broken glass with bare hands; use a dustpan and brush.
- DON'T lift glass panels that exceed the suction lifter safe working load.
- DON'T use damaged suction cups; loss of vacuum drops the panel instantly.
- DON'T cut or grind glass without eye protection and dust extraction.
- DON'T lean glass panels against walls where they can slide and fall.
- DON'T install glazing at height without proper access and fall protection.
See also: Window and Door Installation | Manual Handling Awareness
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