NGA Supports Construction Safety Week

This year’s theme is All in Together: Recognize, Respond. Respect; These three pillars build a unified call to action on high energy, high hazard work to prevent serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs).

"By working together with one clear framework we can help prevent serious injuries and save lives. Planning and implementing direct controls is crucial for turning hazard recognition into actions that protect workers," according to CSW organizers. "This year we've launched a bold five-year vision to deepen the culture of care through all aspects of a project where all team members share this responsibility, this respect, across every phase: design, planning, construction, and beyond."

NGA is pleased to share some of its resources that support a safer, more mindful construction industry.

MyGlassClass.com Safety Courses

Online, on-the-job training. NGA members receive MyGlassClass.com courses for free (OSHA and UL courses not included).

For Glaziers

• MyGlassClass.com Safety Courses
  • PPE for Handling Flat Glass
  • Safe Glass Handling 101
• MyGlassClass.com UL & OSHA Courses for Glaziers
  • 20 Safety Courses for Glaziers
  • Including OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 Course for Construction

For Fabricators

• MyGlassFAB Safety Courses
  • Determining Glass Weight for Handling and Moving
  • Handling Glass: Safety Basics
  • Moving Glass: Safety Basics
  • PPE Basics for Glass Fabrication
• MyGlassFAB UL and OSHA Courses
  • Crystalline Silica Awareness
  • Hazardous Chemical Awareness

Construction Safety Resources

Manuals and technical papers, available for download in the NGA Store. 

• Laminated Glazing Reference Manual (free download for NGA members)
• Glazing Manual (free download for NGA members)
• Construction Site Protection & Maintenance of Architectural Glass (free download)
• Suggested Procedures for Dealing with Broken Glass (free download)
• Skylights and Sloped Glazing are not Walking Surfaces (free download)
• Guidelines for the Production of Heat-Treated Glass (free download)
• Safety Resources Hub for Glass & Glazing Companies (industry insights from Glass Magazine)
• Safety Resources Hub for Residential Window & Door Companies (industry insights from Window + Door magazine)

Get Involved

Share how you’re promoting and engaging in construction safety methods using #ConstructionSafetyWeek on social media. Find events and workplace safety promotional resources and follow Construction Safety Week on LinkedIn for more tips and information.