| General/Brief Description of task |
Cutting of glass or mirror to fit |
| Frequency of task performed |
On demand |
| Hazards Identified |
#15 – Cuts |
| P.P.E. required: Special tools required (if any) |
- Gloves (optional)
- Safety Glasses
- Glass Cutter
- Straight Edge
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| Safe Work Procedure |
- Visually inspect worksite for any possible hazards
- Most glass or mirror used on campus, are precut to size
- On occasion glass or mirror gets cut in shop
- Always wear safety glasses when cutting glass / mirror
- Caution is to be used when carrying larger pieces of glass / mirror. Gloves may be worn
- Measure out size to be cut
- Using a straight edge as a guide score glass / mirror with glass cutter
- Line up score line on glass / mirror to edge of table or counter and lightly tap glass down onto table or counter to break along line
- For smaller pieces, tap glass from underside to break along scored line
- Sand down raw edge using medium-grit sandpaper to prevent splinters or cuts
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