Safety

No cutting corners here. With over a century’s experience in the glazing industry, Heartland has developed profound insights. We’ve learned that jobs involving heavy glass and metal building materials, often conducted at considerable heights, are best tackled by consistent, detail-oriented professionals. This industry insight, shaped by numerous decades of experience, makes us a leading figure in the glazing sector.

With an established history and a stellar reputation, Heartland prides itself on employing the most experienced glazing professionals in the industry. Underpinning our success are our committed employees, business owners, and union members. All of them form the cohesive Heartland family, where safety is given paramount importance. While looking for glazing experts or union team safety commitment, Heartland is the industry leader boasting an impressive track record.

Everyday Safety

Heartland has several standard practices and policies designed to promote and improve workplace safety. These include:

• “Full-time PPE” (hard hat, safety vests, and safety gloves) is required for any Heartland team member who enters a job site
• Proper lifting equipment as required for each project
• High-quality, cut-resistant shirts and gloves for glass handler
• Company Safety Director ensures compliance with Heartland’s own policies as well as OSHA safety regulations
• Gang boxes at each job site are stocked with first aid supplies, GFIs, specialty tools, and everything needed to help promote safety in the field
• Fall protection equipment such as heavy-duty belts and pull harnesses are frequently inspected and updated on a regular basis; additional specialty gear available to team members by request
• Specialized, automated equipment and machinery that helps us safely fabricate, transport, load/unload, and install heavy, large, or breakable materials
• Weekly, job-site-specific team meetings to plan ahead for weather, potential site hazards, safety tools or equipment needed, and fall protection gear for upcoming jobs