What To Do If My Plant Equipment Glass Is Smashed

If you work on or manage any kind of agricultural or construction site, you’ll know how important your equipment is.

From tractors to diggers and everything in between, any downtime from your machinery can be extremely costly.

With this in mind, if your plant equipment’s glass has smashed or become damaged in any way, it’s vital that you get it fixed as soon as possible. 

At The Windscreen Company, our leading Plant & Agri service can take care of replacements and repairs of all equipment glass, and in this article we’ll explain the steps you should take if damage has occurred. 

Why you should fix plant equipment glass

As mentioned above, your plant’s equipment is extremely important to your operations, and it may be tempting to ignore the problem. 

However, not repairing damaged or smashed glass can have negative consequences, including:

• Making the equipment dangerous to use – Using machinery that has damaged glass makes it dangerous to use, and is putting you and your employees in harm’s way.

• May make the issue worse – If your equipment has only suffered from minor damage, continuing to use it could make the problem worse. This may cause the repairs to become more expensive than they would have been if you addressed the issue in the first place.

• You may face legal action – All plant equipment and machinery needs to meet certain health and safety standards to ensure it is safe to use. Not repairing damage may mean the equipment is unsafe, and your business could face costly legal action as a result. 

What to do if my plant equipment glass is smashed

If your plant equipment glass has smashed, then you need to contact a professional repairs company like The Windscreen Company immediately. 

Our expert team will be able to advise on the best solutions for your situation and provide you with a free quote.

Simply provide us with the following information:

• Make and model of the equipment 
• The type of glass that’s broken 
• Serial number 
• Photos of the damage and the serial plate 

How to avoid plant equipment glass damage 

There are several preventative measures you can take to avoid damage to your plant equipment glass.

This includes:

• Communication – Ensuring proper communication between machine operators and ground staff should minimise the risk of damage occurring. 
• Regular inspections – Take the time to check glass for wear and tear and take remedial action when necessary. Catching issues early should stop more severe issues from occurring in the future.
• Proper training – Make sure all staff operating equipment are properly trained to avoid accidents. 
• Immediate cleaning – It’s normal for glass to become dirty with debris after it’s been used, but immediate cleaning will stop it from damaging the glass.
• Apply protective films – If you want to be extra cautious, you can apply protective films to your equipment’s glass that will protect it from damage and make it more resilient. 

If you operate any plant equipment or machinery that has sustained glass damage, The Windscreen Company is here to help. Our expert team offers rapid response times and professional services that will return your glass to its optimum condition. Operating in the West Midlands and South East, contact our team today for more information.

The Windscreen Company

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The Windscreen Company, has over 20 years of experience in windscreen repair and replacement. Since 1998, they have been at the forefront of industry innovation, leveraging the latest technology to ensure customer safety and satisfaction.

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