Class Code 5467
Glaziers – Away From Shop – Low Wage
Class Code 5467 applies to glaziers who perform installation, replacement, repair or setting of glass off-site rather than in a fabrication shop. This low‑wage designation reflects the wage level used to set the WCIRB pure premium rate of $7.514 per $100 of payroll. For California employers this classification matters because it drives workers' compensation exposure, safety obligations, and premium costs tied to on‑site glazing work.
What Class Code 5467 Covers
This classification covers workers who travel to customer locations, job sites, homes or commercial properties to install, replace or repair glass without performing shop fabrication or large-scale glass cutting in a controlled shop environment. Typical operations include measuring openings, carrying and positioning single panes, insulating glass units or mirrors, setting glass into frames or storefront systems, applying glazing compounds and sealants, re-glazing windows, removing broken glass, and performing field repairs. The code is intended for lower-wage installers and service technicians who primarily work on ladders, scaffolds, boom lifts or at grade rather than in a production shop. It excludes glaziers whose primary duties are shop-based fabrication, heavy curtain-wall assembly in a shop, or high-wage specialty storefront installation covered by other WCIRB codes.
Who It Applies To
- Residential window replacement and repair crews working at customer homes
- Small commercial storefront and door installers who perform field installs
- Service technicians doing on-site glass repairs or mirror installations
- Emergency glass replacement teams responding to break-ins or weather damage
- Glazier apprentices and low-wage installers who travel to job sites
Common Job Duties
- Measuring window and frame openings and cutting/adjusting trim on-site
- Lifting, carrying and positioning single panes, IGUs, or mirrors with suction cups
- Setting and securing glass in frames, storefronts, doors or skylights
- Applying glazing compound, sealants, setting blocks and weatherproofing
- Removing broken glass, disposing shards and preparing openings for new glass
- Working from ladders, scaffolds, scaffolding towers or mobile elevating platforms
- Using hand and portable power tools: drills, grinders, saws and suction lifters
Common Injury Risks
Understanding the $7.514 Rate
The WCIRB pure premium rate of $7.514 per $100 of payroll is the base cost of expected claim costs for this classification; an employer's base premium is calculated by multiplying payroll/100 by this rate. Final premiums paid to an insurer or PEO will vary after applying an employer's experience modification, schedule rating adjustments, policy fees, state taxes and any class‑code splits or audits. Factors that commonly change the ultimate premium include actual payroll mix, loss history, return‑to‑work programs, and correct assignment between shop vs. away‑from‑shop class codes.
Cal/OSHA Compliance Requirements
Cal/OSHA requirements most relevant to on-site glazing include a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), fall protection for work above specified heights, ladder and scaffold safety rules, proper training and use of mobile elevating work platforms, and PPE for cut and eye protection. Employers must also comply with Hazard Communication for sealants and adhesives and Cal/OSHA respirable crystalline silica rules if on-site cutting or grinding of glass produces airborne dust; training, controls and respiratory protection may be required. Regular equipment inspections, documented training and a site‑specific hazard assessment are essential to stay compliant.
How Key HR Helps Employers Under Class Code 5467
A PEO like Key HR helps employers in Class 5467 by ensuring correct classification and payroll reporting, managing workers' compensation claims and securing experienced claims adjusters familiar with glazing injuries. Key HR can deploy safety templates, job‑specific training (ladder/scaffold safety, glass handling, PPE use), toolbox talks, and return‑to‑work programs to reduce lost time and lower an employer's experience modification over time. We also assist with Cal/OSHA compliance documentation, drug‑free workplace programs, and bundled HR services so small glazing businesses can control costs and focus on installation work.
Get a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
How do I know whether my glaziers should be coded 5467 or a shop glazing code?
Use 5467 if the worker's primary duties are on-site measuring, installing, replacing or repairing glass at customer locations rather than performing shop fabrication or large-scale cutting in a controlled shop. If significant fabrication, cutting, or curtain‑wall assembly happens in a shop, a shop glazing code is typically appropriate. Document jobsite vs. shop hours for audits.
What practical steps reduce workers' comp claims for on-site glaziers?
Implement mandatory PPE (cut‑resistant gloves, eye protection), two‑person lifts or mechanical lifting devices for heavy panes, ladder and scaffold training, site hazard assessments, safe glass handling procedures (suction cups, edge protection), and a formal return‑to‑work plan to limit lost‑time days.
Can Key HR help lower my premium if I have a recent claim?
Yes. Key HR provides coordinated claims management to control medical and indemnity costs, assists with light‑duty return‑to‑work placement, audits job tasks to ensure correct classification, and implements safety and training programs designed to reduce future claims and improve your experience modification.
Quick Facts
- Class Code
- 5467
- Classification
- Glaziers – Away From Shop – Low Wage
- Pure Premium Rate
- $7.514 / $100 payroll
- Effective Date
- September 1, 2026
- Source
- WCIRB Approved Filing
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