AGC // Mirox MNGE
– Processing Guide – Version 1.0 - April 2019
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3. LIFTING
General comments:
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Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) properly.
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Personnel must have received the required training.
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Ensure the safety of personnel at all times. Keep all unnecessary personnel out of the handling area.
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Direct contact with hard materials must be avoided.
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Labels and/or tape on the edge of the pack must be removed before handling.
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Lifting gear must be properly centred.
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Each sheet must first be lifted slightly and then moved away from the others.
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Care must be taken to prevent scratches, especially when handling silvered glass, by ensuring that
the edge of one sheet does not rub against the surface of another.
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Suction lifting gear and other hoisting equipment must comply with prevailing regulations and be
approved by the relevant authorities.
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Personnel must check that the suction pads are adhering correctly before handling.
Prior to the process of mirror, it is advisable to follow below specific handling according to each
method:
Specific handling:
Manual Handling:
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Adjust
manpower quantity based on size of glass for safety reason.
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Only lift the glass wearing safety gloves and safety shoes.
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It is advisable to avoid any contaminant around the cut-size of mirror.
Stock Sheets:
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Sheets must be lifted using either suction lifting gear or an automatic unstacking machine.
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Proceed as described in the general comments.
A-Racks:
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Set the A-racks on a stile inclined at a slight angle (4° - 8°).
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Cut the strapping.
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Remove or cut the front plastic cover and then the two side covers.
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Proceed as described in the general comments.
Endcaps:
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Set the endcap on a stile inclined at a slight angle (3° - 4°).
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Cut the vertical strapping.
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Remove the upper cover and then the two side covers.
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Remove the plastic protecting the glass.
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Proceed as described in the general comments.
Safety back products:
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Static electricity may build up while unloading safety back products after transport.
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You can discharge the build-up of static electricity by using insulated wire to ground personnel.
