Have you been in a situation where glass has broken?
Such a situation is always unfortunate and even dangerous. There can be many reasons for glass breakage, but the most common are accidental damage and vandalism. Whatever the cause, broken glass should be repaired as soon as possible.
It is not worth putting off repairing glass, as broken glass in public spaces, commercial buildings, at home or at work can cause a dangerous situation. The first thing to do is to warn others about the broken glass, mark the area and try to prevent access until the broken glass has been safely removed and replaced. This will prevent further damage.
The sharp shards of broken glass are harmful to people and animals. Particularly in public spaces, a broken window can be a hazard, so access to the area should be prevented during cleaning, or at least minimised if access cannot be prevented. You can quickly cordon off the area, e.g. with chairs and tables, until the area has been cleared of broken glass.
In addition to the risk of loose glass fragments caused by broken glass, there is also the risk of broken glass falling through the window frame, which occurs when part of the glass is caught on the window frame. The larger the glass element, the greater the risk of the glass falling.
Removing cracked and broken glass yourself is often dangerous. In any case, new glass must be replaced, so it's also a good idea to leave the removal to a professional - while ensuring the job is done safely with the right tools and protection.
The best way to avoid the dangers of broken glass is to call a professional glass repairer immediately after the damage has occurred.
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