At Wakefield Equipment, we love to give back to our local community. We believe that giving back makes a significant impact and is a way to support the local community, build relationships, and help those in need. We are a…
When it comes to handling heavy and oversized windows, doors or special application products, the more hands the better. At least that used to be the case. A door flipping table and conveyor is a specialized workstation designed to assist…
Glass shipping racks are specialized racks designed to safely transport glass products. Wakefield’s glass shipping racks are constructed to provide support and protection for fragile Low E and IG units during transportation. Stop glass breakage and costly waste with an…
Thousands of years ago, craftsmen discovered the art of turning sand and soda ash into objects of beauty. Glass is as beautiful as it is versatile because of its ability to retract and diffuse light. Since that time, glass has…
Unlike what the name sounds like, a window glazing bead has nothing to do with what we typically think of a bead. Glazing beads are the trim pieces found around the perimeter of a glass unit and held into place…
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…