New safety guide now includes installers
May 2017

The GGF has published an updated version of its health & safety guide, including, for the first time, advice to installers as well as the flat glass manufacturing sector.

The new guide, ‘Employee Safety in the Glass & Glazing Industry’ also takes account of recent changes in Health and Safety legislation and emphasises the need for all those involved in the industry to identify, assess and manage risks, working together as a team.

Phil Pinnington, GGF Director of Health and Safety said: “The re-focus with an emphasis on the practical application of safety practices has been keenly sought, especially by small and medium sized enterprises. These companies have a willingness be proactive with Health and Safety and now have a working framework to help. I’m delighted that we’ve been able to bring such practical guidance to the industry. I’m confident that the handbook and assessment will be well received.”

Supporting the handbook, an online assessment has been developed where employers can satisfy themselves their workers have a good understanding of the basic safety concepts. This then helps make sharing their own safety systems so much more effective.

The new publication is available as a free download to GGF Members via the Members Area of the GGF website www.ggf.org.uk or is available to purchase from the GGF Shop, http://shop.ggfmembers.com/employee-safety-in-the-glass-and-glazing-industry-ref-30-8/