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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: ISCA on July 09, 2023, 09:57:40 pm

Title: Tragic Solar Panel Cleaner Death
Post by: ISCA on July 09, 2023, 09:57:40 pm
https://theisca.org/index.php/2023/07/09/special-investigation-solar-panel-cleaner-dies-after-fall-through-roof/

Awful and should serve as a reminder to all to work safe.
Title: Re: Tragic Solar Panel Cleaner Death
Post by: Smudger on July 10, 2023, 11:44:53 am
Yes Tragic - but not Solar specific - any cleaning or gutter clearing on these types of roof should always have an extensive risk assessment

We personally will not walk these roofs - high access all the way

Darran
Title: Re: Tragic Solar Panel Cleaner Death
Post by: Splash & dash on July 10, 2023, 12:49:41 pm
I totally echo Darren’s words above  whilst sad  , this situation working at height is a common one and a thourough risk assessment should be in place before any work is undertaken  if one’s don’t know how to do this and work safely they shouldn’t be doing the  job .
Title: Re: Tragic Solar Panel Cleaner Death
Post by: Spruce on July 10, 2023, 06:14:18 pm
I totally echo Darren’s words above  whilst sad  , this situation working at height is a common one and a thourough risk assessment should be in place before any work is undertaken  if one’s don’t know how to do this and work safely they shouldn’t be doing the  job .

Agree^^^^ . But they will still do the job their way and ignore the warnings.
Title: Re: Tragic Solar Panel Cleaner Death
Post by: Splash & dash on July 10, 2023, 06:51:51 pm
I totally echo Darren’s words above  whilst sad  , this situation working at height is a common one and a thourough risk assessment should be in place before any work is undertaken  if one’s don’t know how to do this and work safely they shouldn’t be doing the  job .

Agree^^^^ . But they will still do the job their way and ignore the warnings.


Any reputable business will ask for a copy of your risk assessment and want to discuss it before work takes place this process should weed out the ones who work in an unsafe manner. We do a bit of work at height for a number of larger companies and always get a call from their H&S departments asking all manner of questions. If accident happens the company who own the property will also find themselves in court for allowing work to be undertaken in an unsafe manner, ignorance isn’t a get out of jail card with this type of thing .
Title: Re: Tragic Solar Panel Cleaner Death
Post by: Bungle on July 10, 2023, 07:09:03 pm
https://theisca.org/index.php/2023/07/09/special-investigation-solar-panel-cleaner-dies-after-fall-through-roof/

Awful and should serve as a reminder to all to work safe.

Just looked at your website. I see your UK courses are to be paid by $ and there is no phone number or business address. It doesn't instil confidence.
Title: Re: Tragic Solar Panel Cleaner Death
Post by: deeege on July 10, 2023, 08:34:09 pm
Solar Steve spamming his new courses/website innit?
Title: Re: Tragic Solar Panel Cleaner Death
Post by: Stoots on July 10, 2023, 09:02:07 pm
Working on your seo steve  ;D
Title: Re: Tragic Solar Panel Cleaner Death
Post by: Bungle on July 10, 2023, 09:45:09 pm
 
Solar Steve spamming his new courses/website innit?

A quick Google search confirms it's SS   :D
Title: Re: Tragic Solar Panel Cleaner Death
Post by: DJW on July 10, 2023, 09:52:17 pm
Solar panel cleaning academy?

I haven’t finished my dusting degree yet.
Title: Re: Tragic Solar Panel Cleaner Death
Post by: ISCA on July 11, 2023, 02:52:30 pm
https://theisca.org/index.php/2023/07/09/special-investigation-solar-panel-cleaner-dies-after-fall-through-roof/

Awful and should serve as a reminder to all to work safe.

Just looked at your website. I see your UK courses are to be paid by $ and there is no phone number or business address. It doesn't instil confidence.
Thank you for the feedback. 

Our payment system is run by Stripe and our courses are sold globally.  The accepted global currency is dollars.  If you do not receive the goods offered for the price paid, you can take this up with Stripe, who will give you a full refund.

There is a chat service available by Whatsapp also.

I hope that dispels any fears.  :)
Title: Re: Tragic Solar Panel Cleaner Death
Post by: AuRavelling79 on July 11, 2023, 05:27:34 pm
 
Solar Steve spamming his new courses/website innit?

A quick Google search confirms it's SS   :D

Thanks for the heads up and also to those who have reported to moderator.