Keep Kids Safe from Glass Injuries

Young children can be hurt by broken glass a number of ways, including stepping on glass shards, falling through windows, or running through sliding glass doors. The most common childhood injuries involving glass are severe cuts when a child picks up pieces of glass after a drinking glass, window, light bulb or lamp breaks. On their own, children often find stray pieces of glass on sidewalks, sports fields, parking lots and playgrounds. Even though injury prevention is best, you can use the Glass Safety tips below to teach children what they should do after glass breaks, when adults may or may not be nearby.

G – Get a parent.
L – Let the parent pick up the glass.
A – Avoid the area of the broken glass.
S – Stay clear of the area until it is cleaned up.
S – Safe habits will keep you safe.

Glass Doctor can replace broken glass or older, dangerous glass with new laminated glass or tempered safety glass. When these newer types of glass panes break, they form fragments instead of dangerous shards. Laminated glass has a layer of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) between two or more glass panes. If broken, the glass “sticks” to the PVB. This is the same principle behind laminated glass windshields.

If installing laminated or tempered safety glass is not possible, consider tinting films that can protect against breakage and shattered glass. Films also can reduce ultraviolet light, glare and heat in a room, which saves energy. You can even tape your child’s artwork to glass doors and windows at eye level to remind them about glass safety.