What is the recommended approach to handling glass and reflective surfaces during salvage?

• A. Drag glass across floor to speed removal.
• B. Smash and dispose of glass.
• C. Ignore protection because glass won't break.
• D. Cover with rigid boards or blankets, avoid dragging, and handle with care to prevent breakage.

Answer: (D)

Glass and reflective surfaces are highly fragile during salvage, so the safer approach is to protect them and handle them with care. Covering the items with rigid boards or blankets creates a protective buffer that distributes pressure and absorbs minor impacts, helping prevent breakage as you move them. Dragging glass across the floor should be avoided because sliding can catch edges, cause cracking, or shatter the surface, creating sharp shards and additional hazards. By planning the lift, gripping edges firmly, and moving slowly and steadily, you keep the item stable and reduce the chance of damage or injury. This method minimizes risk to workers and to surrounding structures or salvage materials, and it aligns with safe handling practices for fragile materials.