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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: GAZZA B on February 10, 2007, 12:02:57 pm
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Hi ALL
I am just starting out, can anyone give me a WFP risk assesment? Any H&S stuff would be most helpfull THANKS
gary.burrows@tiscali.co.uk
Also what is the best 50ft pole to use, and were would you best find it?
GAZZA B
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If your just starting out I would defo forget the 50'pole for a while atleast until you get used to using a smaller one
Chris
Ps you'll get mail maybe if you fill in your profile
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Thanks Chris, I have now updated my profile, do you now anyone with a risk assesment for WFP?
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Which part of Norfolk are you in Gazza?
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Hi Chris,
I live in King's Lynn, and I am finding it a little hard to find customers. I think I will have to travel a little out of town.
How are thing's with you?
GAZZA
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Hi Gazza
Your just up the road from me..
Bazz...
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Hi Bazz,
How are things with you?
GAZZA
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Gazza..things are finr for me...
Im just down the road from you in Dersingham..
Bazz...
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Bazz,
mybe we will meet soon and say hellow, are you a Wfp man? if so how do you get on with it?
GAZZA
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Gazza did you get sorted for Risk Ass?
Chris
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Bazz, everything fine with your system? Did you move your DI to after the pump? Have you started with a static tank? I followed your build very closely and am on the road with a Dispatch, 650ltr tank very similar to yours but strapped down slightly differently thanks for the piccies and info.
Good luck Dave
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Hi Chris
NO!
Do you have anything for me?
GAZZA
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On its way Gazza
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Received with thanks Chris!!!! ;D ;D
GAZZA
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On its way Gazza
Could you please send me one as well? Thanks!
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Gazza... would love to meet up one day for a chat and yes im now wfp and getting on with it great..
Bazz...
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Bazz, yes would like to meet up to, this week just getting the van finishd, sould be on the raod next week!!! ;D ;D
GAZZA
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Gazza.. Do you have any pics of your setup?
Bazz...
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I will get some this week
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Gazza.. Do you cover North Wootton?
Bazz..
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Gazza.. Im off for tonight but let us know if you cover North Wootton coz i might have some work for you if your interested..
Bazz...
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Hi Bazz
Yes I do cover north wootton, and Bazz yes I am very interested in some work, anything you can throw my way I would be most gratfull to you.
GAZZA
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Gazza.. im off to work now so ill explain tonight when im home..
Bazz...
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Howz this for a risk/method assesment
Any use?
M.H.W CLEANERS
PROJECT: FILE:
CLIENT: DATE:
DESCRIPTION: WINDOW CLEANING AUTHOR: MARK WOODLIFF
(Owner)
Copy No: Distributed To: Distribution Date:
1
2
INTRODUCTION
Scope
This document describes the method and safety considerations whilst carrying out window cleaning at ..................................................
Objective
The objective of this method statement is to carry out the work specified in a safe, professional and efficient manner.
Responsibility
The manager of M.H.W CLEANERS is responsible for the establishment, implementation and maintenance of this document. He is also responsible for ensuring that the execution of the operation is in compliance with the method statement.
M.H.W CLEANERS
METHOD STATEMENT
Equipment
Buckets,squeegees, water applicators,scrapers for removing paint ect
Absorbent cloths, chamois leather,sponges and scrims.
Ladders,step ladders, scaffolding, extension poles, High-Pole Water System reaching as high as 65 ft
Cleaning agent,non abrasive and environmentally safe
Warning signs and cones
Protective and Hi-Vis clothing.
Access Method
Access to the exterior glass of the building will be cleaned with high reach water fed poles.
Access to the interior glass of the building will be gained by using steps or ladders where necessary using all safety devices.
Site Preparation
Appropriate areas will be cordoned off and warning signs used where safety is an issue (Protect Public). Work may be carried out (if requested) out of normal working hours to minimise disruption.
Cleaning Method
For the cleaning of windows the following method will be used:
a. Outside windows will be cleaned using high reach pure water fed poles,
the water purified by way of reverse osmosis and exchange resin beads.
No drying is required as pure water dries naturally.
b. Water with a light detergent shall be used for inside window cleaning
c. The inside windows will be cleaned using a synthetic applicator, with
the cleaning solution being removed with a rubber squeegee.
d. Any subsequent runs or smears will be removed with a scrim or
microfibre cloth.
Personal Protective Equipment
The following will be worn:
a. High visibility shirt or vest where appropriate.
b. Suitable footwear that is in good condition , has good grip and is flexible enough to feel the position of the foot on the ladder rung.
Safety
All work will be supervised with fully IOSH trained staff, who have experience in the use of equipment specified above.
Ladders and mobile access equipment must be securely anchored before starting.
HSE INFORMATION SHEET MISC613
All staff have been updated with the Health and Safety procedures contained in HSE Directives
MISC 611 (Safety in Window Cleaning using suspended and powered access equipment)
MISC 613 (Safety in Window Cleaning using ladders
GS 25 (Prevention of falls to window cleaners
Signed:-
M.Woodliff
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Howz this for a risk/method assesment
Any use?
M.H.W CLEANERS
PROJECT: FILE:
CLIENT: DATE:
DESCRIPTION: WINDOW CLEANING AUTHOR: MARK WOODLIFF
(Owner)
Copy No: Distributed To: Distribution Date:
1
2
INTRODUCTION
Scope
This document describes the method and safety considerations whilst carrying out window cleaning at ..................................................
Objective
The objective of this method statement is to carry out the work specified in a safe, professional and efficient manner.
Responsibility
The manager of M.H.W CLEANERS is responsible for the establishment, implementation and maintenance of this document. He is also responsible for ensuring that the execution of the operation is in compliance with the method statement.
M.H.W CLEANERS
METHOD STATEMENT
Equipment
Buckets,squeegees, water applicators,scrapers for removing paint ect
Absorbent cloths, chamois leather,sponges and scrims.
Ladders,step ladders, scaffolding, extension poles, High-Pole Water System reaching as high as 65 ft
Cleaning agent,non abrasive and environmentally safe
Warning signs and cones
Protective and Hi-Vis clothing.
Access Method
Access to the exterior glass of the building will be cleaned with high reach water fed poles.
Access to the interior glass of the building will be gained by using steps or ladders where necessary using all safety devices.
Site Preparation
Appropriate areas will be cordoned off and warning signs used where safety is an issue (Protect Public). Work may be carried out (if requested) out of normal working hours to minimise disruption.
Cleaning Method
For the cleaning of windows the following method will be used:
a. Outside windows will be cleaned using high reach pure water fed poles,
the water purified by way of reverse osmosis and exchange resin beads.
No drying is required as pure water dries naturally.
b. Water with a light detergent shall be used for inside window cleaning
c. The inside windows will be cleaned using a synthetic applicator, with
the cleaning solution being removed with a rubber squeegee.
d. Any subsequent runs or smears will be removed with a scrim or
microfibre cloth.
Personal Protective Equipment
The following will be worn:
a. High visibility shirt or vest where appropriate.
b. Suitable footwear that is in good condition , has good grip and is flexible enough to feel the position of the foot on the ladder rung.
Safety
All work will be supervised with fully IOSH trained staff, who have experience in the use of equipment specified above.
Ladders and mobile access equipment must be securely anchored before starting.
HSE INFORMATION SHEET MISC613
All staff have been updated with the Health and Safety procedures contained in HSE Directives
MISC 611 (Safety in Window Cleaning using suspended and powered access equipment)
MISC 613 (Safety in Window Cleaning using ladders
GS 25 (Prevention of falls to window cleaners
Signed:-
M.Woodliff
Don't know about the others but I thought misc613 had been superceded by WAHR2005.
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Hi Mark
I need some help with a risk assesment form for wfp.
Can you tell me where I can get the following information.
HSE INFORMATION SHEET MISC613
MISC 611 (Safety in Window Cleaning using suspended and powered access equipment)
MISC 613 (Safety in Window Cleaning using ladders
GS 25 (Prevention of falls to window cleaners
Many Thanks
DL
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There we go matey...........
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/misc613.pdf
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/misc611.pdf