In many workplaces throughout the glass industry, forklifts of various types and designs are used to accomplish tasks too large or cumbersome for employees to do manually. Because forklifts are so common, many employees can make the mistake of thinking that they are simple machines which operate similarly to automobiles, leading to terrible h​azards. It is important if you work with or around forklifts that you understand some basics about them.
“Basic Forklift Awareness” is the topic of the June 2017 Safety Bulletin. The complete bulletin can be downloaded instantly by visiting the members-only section of the GANA website. The Safety Bulletin is a great benefit to members to help assist them in meeting their monthly OSHA safety requirements.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an intelligent, model-based process that starts in the early stages of planning and design. It is used through construction, and can also be used throughout the operational management stages.  BIM projects can display the proper graphics at different scales, represent accurate geometry, and can be rich with manufacturer product data.

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GANA’s Building Envelope Contractors (BEC) Conference is March 4-6, 2018 at Caesars Palace in lovely Las Vegas!  GANA is now accepting presentation abstracts that the Planning Committee may consider as the volunteers build the programming of events for this stellar Conference.  Select topics are listed as areas of interest in the Call for Presentation Abstracts form linked below.  However, we desire to continue to enhance the glazier experience, and welcome other topics or formats that would be appealing in an open comment area. 

Submissions are due by Friday, June 16.  The Planning Committee will begin reviewing submissions on May 23.

Submit your abstract here.

The countdown for Fall Conference is on – beginning just four months from now!  The event is taking place September 12-14, 2017 in conjunction with GlassBuild America. The traditional Fall Conference schedule will be intertwined with the tradeshow to provide attendees the optimal balance of attending timely industry discussions at Fall Conference and meandering the tradeshow floor to see the elements of those discussions come to life in the products being displayed.

Room Reservations Now Open
Don’t miss out on special pricing and great locations to the Georgia World Congress Center.  Reserve your room at the discounted GlassBuild America group rates.  

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In November of 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced an updated final rule to the General Industry Walking-Working Surfaces standard (29 CFR 1910 Subpart D) and Personal Fall Protection Systems (29 CFR 1910.140). OSHA’s intent with this update is to reduce the number of falls, both at the same level and falls to a lower level, that occur in workplaces throughout the country. Essentially, these changes will align General Industry practices with more effective techniques already in use in the Construction industry.

“Updated Rule on Walking-Working Surfaces and Fall Protection” is the topic of the May 2017 Safety Bulletin. The complete bulletin can be downloaded instantly by visiting the members-only section of the GANA website. The Safety Bulletin is a great benefit to members to help assist them in meeting their monthly OSHA safety requirements.