Industry Protection Solutions

Glass Handling

Task-focused hand protection for sheet glass handling, installation, edge grinding, and transport in glass operations.

Glass Handling
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U.S. GLASS MANUFACTURING SAFETY HAZARDS

Sharp, fragile materials demand controlled handling

Handling flat glass, containers and fabricated glass products requires reliable grip, cut resistance and dexterity to reduce exposure during lifting, positioning and processing.

FLAT-GLASS INJURY RATE
4.5
recordable cases per 100 full-time workers in flat-glass manufacturing
RECORDABLE CASES
2.8K
total recordable cases across U.S. glass and glass-product manufacturing
CASES AFFECTING WORK
2.2
cases per 100 full-time workers involving days away, restriction or transfer

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024

Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing — NAICS 3272

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