To ensure worker safety, organizations rely on machine safety programs. These plans should address OSHA regulations, provide clearly written procedures and cover employee training on equipment. In our experience, these plans are often written once and then relegated to a…
Glass Cladding Office Building In construction, cladding refers to the application of one material over another. There are a variety of different types of cladding that use materials ranging from wood, metal, natural stone, plastic and glass. Exterior cladding is needed…
In May, 2023, OSHA announced a new National Emphasis Program (NEP) aimed at preventing and reducing workplace falls. The initiative was announced in May with a 90-day outreach period. Inspections first began around July 30, 2023. According to the OSHA release,…
Tips to Keep Your Business off Their Radar In early 2023, OSHA issued a memorandum providing their guidance on issuing Instance-by-Instance citations. The guidleines went into effect on March 26, 2023. This new plan aims to reduce injuries and fatalities…
Annealed glass is commonly referred to as “plate” glass or “window glass”. It is the basic flat glass product created by the float glass process. It gets its name from the annealing process used to slowly cool the glass to…
A recent report was published detailing anticipated growth in the global glass handling tools and equipment market, key players and the driver behind the increase. The Global Glass Handling Tools and Equipment market is anticipated to rise at a considerable…
For glass window manufacturers, business would not be possible without the use of window carts and dollies. Window carts and dollies allow for easy maneuverability throughout the glass manufacturing floor and reduce breakage. Wakefield Equipment strives to carry the widest…
How much can your employees safely lift, push, or pull and are there any OSHA material handling guidelines that need to be followed? Our experts weigh in on the sometimes confusing guidelines and provide practical advice for locating potential employee…
Thanks to the durability of glass products the industry has continued to grow steadily with a projected market value of $328.26 billion by 2025. Glass manufacturing can be a very lucrative investment. Equipping a glass manufacturing facility can cost from…