A glazier is a tradesperson responsible for cutting, installing, and removing glass (and materials used as substitutes for glass, such as some plastics ). They also refer to blueprints to figure out the size, shape, and location of the glass in the building. They may have to consider the type and size of scaffolding they need to stand on to fit and install the glass. Glaziers may work with glass in various surfaces and settings, such as cutting and installing windows , doors , shower doors , skylights , storefronts , display cases , mirrors , facades , interior walls , ceilings , and tabletops .
15-730: For the glass worker, see Glazier . For other uses, see Glaze (disambiguation) . Glazer is a surname that is derived from the occupation of the glazier , or glass cutter. Some notable people with this name include: Avram Glazer (born 1960), American businessman and sports team owner Benjamin Glazer (1887–1956), Northern Irish-born American screenwriter, producer, Foley artist, and director Bryan Glazer (born 1964), American businessman and sports team owner Dan Glazer (born 1996), Israeli footballer Elhanan Glazer (born 1947), Israeli politician Etty Glazer , South African businesswoman who
30-518: A Certificate III in Glass and Glazing as part of their training. Most apprentices choose to do the Certificate III in Glass and Glazing (MSF30418) part-time (three years). You can also choose to do the course full time (one year study). The Certificate II in Glass and Glazing (MSF20413) is also available for those who need additional study. Occupational hazards encountered by glaziers include
45-598: A graduated high school. Once a person is certified, they will be eligible to apply for the Red Seal allowing the person to work anywhere in Canada without re-certifying. In Ontario, Canada , apprenticeships are offered at the provincial level and certified through the Ontario College of Trades . In Australia, while you do not need formal qualifications to work as a glazier, it is usual for apprentices to complete
60-517: A journeyman is expected to be able to accomplish: Tools used by glaziers "include cutting boards, glass-cutting blades, straightedges, glazing knives, saws, drills, grinders, putty,scrapers, sandpaper, sanding blocks, 5 in 1's respirator/dust mask and glazing compounds." Some glaziers work specifically with glass in motor vehicles ; other work specifically with the safety glass used in aircraft. Others repair old antique windows and doors that need glass replaced. Glaziers are typically educated at
75-478: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles Glazier The Occupational Outlook Handbook of the U.S. Department of Labor lists the following as typical tasks for a glazier: The National Occupational Analysis recognized by the Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship separates the trade into 5 blocks of skills, each with a list of skills, and a list of tasks and subtasks
90-422: Is than treated with UV light to chemically solidify the fluid. Professional repairs can achieve clarity up to 95% with complete structural integrity. Vehicle glass other than the windshield shatters on impact and hence needs replacement. Most vehicle body glass is not bonded and does not require adhesive for installation. Windscreens, sunroofs and rear window glass are generally bonded. They require adhesive to bond
105-797: The high school diploma or equivalent level and learn the skills of the trade through an apprenticeship program, which in the U.S. is typically four years. In the U.S., apprenticeship programs are offered through the National Glass Association as well as trade associations and local contractors' associations. A large portion of glaziers in the United States are members of the IUPAT, the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades which offers its own apprenticeship program which consists of 8000 hours of on
120-438: The surname Glazer . If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the person's given name (s) to the link. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Glazer&oldid=1219960799 " Categories : Surnames Occupational surnames Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description
135-444: The 50 states , only Connecticut and Florida require glaziers to hold a license . [REDACTED] Media related to Glaziers at Wikimedia Commons Car glass Vehicle glass is glass used to provide light access to motor vehicles. It includes windscreens , side and rear windows, and glass panel roofs. Vehicle glass is generally held in place by glass run channels , which also serve to contain fragments of glass if
150-511: The glass breaks. Back glass is also called rear window glass, rear windshield, back shield, or rear glass. It is the piece of glass opposite the windshield. Back glass is made from tempered glass , also known as safety glass , and when broken shatters into small, round pieces. Windshields are made of laminated glass , which consists of two layers of glass, separated by a vinyl sheet. Vehicle glass may contain heating coils or antennae. Windscreens can be repaired after chips or cracks damage
165-556: The job training and 4 years of classroom education. Because of this, IUPAT Glaziers tend to be well rounded in all aspects of the trade, and therefore carry a higher production rate, face fewer health & safety risks and command a higher pay rate. In Canada, glaziers usually go through a formal apprenticeship which includes about four years of on-the-job experience combined with classroom study in order to get certified. Unions and many employers offer these apprenticeships. To become an apprentice, one must be at least 18 years old and have
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#1732766233534180-574: The manlift did not have capacity to carry. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook , there are some 45,300 glaziers in the United States, with median pay of $ 38,410 per year in 2014. Two-thirds of Glaziers work in the foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors industry, with smaller numbers working in building material and supplies dealing, building finishing contracting, automotive repair and maintenance, and glass and glass product manufacturing. Among
195-449: The outer windscreen layer but do not damage the PVB or inner layer. Crack repair depends upon the size, position, type, and depth of crack. In most cases cracks up to 2 inches are repairable. Local laws vary regarding safe windscreen repair. Windscreen repair requires clearing the impact area and removing air through vacuum creation. A transparent fluid is used to fill the crack. The fluid
210-554: The risks of being cut by glass or tools and falling from scaffolds or ladders or lead exposure from old lead paint on antique windows. The use of heavy equipment may also cause injury: the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reported in 1990 that a journeyman glazier died in an industrial accident in Indiana after attempting to use a manlift to carry a thousand-pound case of glass which
225-1049: Was kidnapped Eugene Glazer (fencer) (born 1939), American Olympic fencer Eugene Robert Glazer (born 1942), American actor Frank Glazer (1915–2015), American pianist, composer, and professor of music Guilford Glazer (1921–2014), American real estate developer Ilana Glazer (born 1987), American comedian, writer, and actress Jay Glazer (born 1969), American sportswriter Joel Glazer (born 1967), American businessman and sports team owner Jonathan Glazer (born 1965), English director Malcolm Glazer (1928–2014), American businessman and sports team owner Nathan Glazer (1923–2019), American commentator Omri Glazer (born 1996), Israeli footballer Simon Glazer (died 1938), Lithuanian-born American Orthodox rabbi Tom Glazer (1914–2003), American folk singer and songwriter Yehoshua Glazer (1927–2018), Israeli footballer See also [ edit ] Glaser , surname Glazar , surname Glaze (surname) [REDACTED] Surname list This page lists people with
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