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Glass Manufacturing Safety Experts

Safety Solutions That Support Every Stage of Glass Production

From furnace rebuilds to batch operations, SCT Operations provides experienced safety professionals who understand the hazards, heat and complexity of glass manufacturing. Our safety professionals can accommodate your needs across any type of glass production facility including container, flat, fiberglass and/or composite.

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Why It Matters

Safety Support That Strengthens Glass Manufacturing Operations

Glass facilities face high heat, tight timelines, and extreme operational risk. Our EHS professionals provide the field experience, planning, and compliance support needed to protect your people and keep your plant productive.

582+

Hazards identified & corrected at a single site

99%

Reduction in lost days per recordable incident

44%

Improvement in EMR

150+

Glass furnace rebuilds supported

Results are based on customer experiences and do not guarantee future performance.

Built for Glass Manufacturers

Safety Support for the Full Lifecycle of Glass Production

We work with plant leadership, rebuild crews, contractors, and operations teams to keep people safe during critical processes and demanding work conditions.

Our expertise covers:

  • Furnace rebuilds and cold repairs

  • Hot repairs and high-temperature work

  • Batch and raw material handling

  • Production and forming operations

  • Maintenance and contractor support

  • Facility shutdowns and restarts

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Testimonials
“Prompt and professional! SCT provides technicians in a timely manner when urgently needed. Not to mention almost instant support for industrial hygiene services.”

Executive

Lilja Corp.

“When SCT is involved we always have a smooth project.”

Executive

SORG

Key Glass Manufacturing Hazards

Supporting Safe Work Across High-Temperature and High-Risk Tasks

Our team understands the unique risks of glass production and supports safe work practices across every shift.

Risks we help control:

  • Heat stress and high-temperature zones

  • Confined space entry during rebuilds

  • Airborne silica and dust exposure

  • Heavy equipment, cranes, and lifting

  • Molten glass hazards and burn risks

  • Batch material handling and chemical exposure

  • Electrical and lockout tagout

  • Elevated work and fall hazards

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What We Provide

Complete Safety Coverage for Glass Production and Furnace Rebuilds

We help glass facilities maintain OSHA compliance, protect workers, and support safe production throughout the year.
Safety Consulting

Safety Consulting

Assessments, audits, program development, and expert guidance for safer operations.

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Safety Staffing

On-site safety professionals who support rebuilds, hot work, maintenance, and daily operations.

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Safety Training

Training for silica, confined space, heat stress, equipment operation, and OSHA compliance.

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Industrial Hygiene

Sampling and monitoring for silica, air quality, noise exposure, heat stress, and chemical hazards.

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Built for Glass Manufacturing

Site-Specific Safety Plans and Support for Furnace Rebuilds

Furnace rebuilds and hot repairs bring extreme risk and require precise planning. Our team supports safe execution with customized safety plans, hazard analysis, and on-site oversight that protects workers and keeps production schedules on track.

  • Site-specific safety and health plans

    Plans tailored to your furnace, contractors, tasks, and timelines.

  • Support for high-temperature work

    Guidance for hot zones, refractory work, confined spaces, and structural tasks.

  • Practical solutions for safer execution

    We help your team identify hazards early and maintain safe conditions throughout rebuild and repair activities.

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Why Glass Manufacturers Rely on SCT

A Safety Partner Who Understands the Demands of Glass Production

Our team has decades of experience supporting glass operations and rebuild projects. We know the pressure and hazards of this environment and provide practical support your people can rely on.

  • Collaborative field support

    Our professionals work directly with operators, supervisors, and rebuild crews to reinforce safe practices and reduce risk.

  • Aligned with your schedule

    We support long shifts, hot zones, shutdowns and rebuild timelines with reliable, knowledgeable personnel.

  • Consistency you can count on

    You get dependable safety presence and clear communication that protects your workforce during complex operations.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to your questions about our service and industry options.

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What safety challenges are unique to glass manufacturing?
Some of the unique safety challenges faced by glass manufacturers include high heat stressors, proper PPE selection, particulate airborne concentrations and many more.
Do you provide on-site support for furnace rebuilds?
We work with many glass manufacturers and general contractors across the nation. Many glass furnace rebuild and other operational safety needs are fulfilled by SCT Operations safety professionals.
Can you assist with silica compliance?
Yes, silica exposure monitoring is part of a typical glass furnace demolition observation.