How should Irish bar managers make a unit safe and protect stock and staff immediately after door glass shatters?

Treat it as an immediate safety incident and a contamination risk.

Stop use and isolate the area

Keep customers and staff back, put up wet floor and hazard signage, and cordon off the area.

Unplug the unit at the socket (do not touch exposed wiring if any damage is visible).

Protect staff before clean-up

Use cut-resistant gloves, eye protection, and closed footwear.

Never pick up shards with bare hands or a cloth.

Remove stock safely

Take out all bottles/cans from the affected section. If any product is visibly contaminated or has been struck by glass, dispose of it.

Move stock to backup refrigeration where possible and keep the doors closed on working units to protect temperature.

Clean up methodically

Collect large pieces first, then use a brush and dustpan. Follow with a vacuum (not a mop first).

Check the door gasket channel, base plate, shelving, and drain areas where shards hide.

Bag and label broken glass for disposal.

Document before repair

Take photos/video of the damage and surrounding hinge/handle area, and note the time and what happened. This helps with service, parts identification, and any insurance or warranty assessment.

Do not run the cooler with a cracked or missing glass door. It is unsafe and will struggle to hold temperature efficiently.

Read the full guide: Unifrost Bottle Cooler Door Glass Handle Damage: Warranty, Replacement & Safety.