Features

• Important features of glass shop safety include eye protection, hand protection and respiratory protection. You may also need hearing protection. In workplaces that use acetylene or other cutting torches, fire risks also need to be considered.
  
  

Warning

• Glass itself can be dangerous, as it has sharp edges when broken or cut. Resins and finishes often contain irritating chemicals. Grinding and polishing throws finely ground glass into the air, which poses a respiratory hazard. Loud machinery can also damage hearing.
  
  

Benefits

• Good glass shop safety improves productivity. Better safety means fewer days lost to injury or ill-health and better morale as well. Paying attention to safety means paying attention to equipment, meaning that faults are more likely to be discovered before they become a problem. Most importantly, safety means better long-term health for you and your colleagues.