HEALTH AND SAFETY WHEN CLEANING WINDOWS

All work carried out cleaning windows is highly dangerous, even if a job only takes a few minutes. Precautions are needed to control the risk. Those carrying out the cleaning, need basic training, and to be competent in the use of working at heights of a property homeowner or a contractor.

What You Need To Know About Working at Height

Anyone involved in managing or carrying out work at height should be aware of the following facts:
• High risk: One in five deaths in the construction industry, is caused by falls from heights.
• Main causes: The main causes of death and injury are falling from ladders at height.
• Equipment and people: Many accidents could be avoided if the most suitable equipment was used and the professionals you seek are trained for working at heights and equipment is used in a safe manner.

Safe Access

Safe access when cleaning windows requires preparation. Typical methods to access roofs and equipment include:
• Working from the ground floor where possible
• Ladders & Cat Ladders
• Harnesses and rope access
• Cherry pickers
• Scaffolding

Hiring A Window Cleaning Contractor

Make sure the window cleaning contractor you hire has:
• Training in window cleaning
• Training for working at height
• Company background information available online
• Evidence and reviews of previous work online