What does a glazier do? A glazier is a person who works with glass - installing, repairing, or replacing glass in commercial, industrial, or residential buildings or in automobiles.
A glazier is a person who works with glass - installing, repairing, or replacing glass in commercial, industrial, or residential buildings or in automobiles.
The main duties of a glazier include:
duty Cutting, grinding, polishing and drilling glass.
duty Handling of sheets of glass in the warehouse, during transportation, and at the work site. This handling may involve using slings and power lift devices.
duty Applying adhesives, sealants and caulks.
duty Using, cleaning and maintaining various types of equipment.
duty Administrative tasks such as preparing estimates and invoices, supervising assistants, and ensuring compliance with building codes.
Glaziers can work in a variety of settings. Some of these settings, such as construction sites, may contain many hazards which glaziers must be aware of.
The main health and safety issues for glaziers include:
general Work at heights, including work on ladders and scaffolds.
ergonomic Handling large, awkward, heavy sheets of glass.
ergonomic Working in awkward positions and standing for long periods of time.
safety Slips, trips and falls.
safety Injuries from falling objects, or being crushed by heavy sheets of glass.
safety Cuts and lacerations from sharp edges of glass or the tools used.
safety Eye injuries from flying particles when cutting and grinding glass.
chemical Exposure to dust from cutting, grinding, drilling and polishing of glass.
general Exposure to other materials and equipment such as wood or metal
when creating framing.
general Using hand tools and powered hand tools.
chemical Exposures to solvents in adhesives, sealants, etching chemicals, and cleaning products.
physical Working outdoors in hot or cold weather.
psychosocial Working alone.
general Travel to reach job sites.
administrative Follow roper procedures for working at heights, including a fall protection plan .
requirement Work safely when on ladders and scaffolds.
requirement Apply safe lifting techniques.
requirement Ensure that tools and equipment are in good working order. Use ergonomic friendly tools.
requirement Know how to use tools and equipment safely, including sharp blades or edges.
ppe Use correct personal protective equipment such as eye protection when cutting and grinding.
ppe Use protective gloves and footwear when handling glass sheets.
requirement Take adequate breaks to avoid fatigue.
requirement Know first aid and keep a first-aid kit within easy access.
requirement Learn how to prevent heat stress and cold stress when working in extreme hot and cold environments.
requirement Carry a mobile phone or other alternative means to contact with a designated person when working alone.
requirement Drive safely, including in winter conditions. Do not drive distracted.
administrative On construction sites, know the safety rules and procedures.
ppe Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including footwear, head protection, eye protection and gloves.
requirement Read the safety data sheets for any hazardous products that you use and follow all recommended safety precautions.
requirement Avoid stress and fatigue associated with working long workdays, shift work, and tight deadlines.
administrative Follow good housekeeping procedures.