Risk assesment
**Your Company Name**
PROJECT: ** Customer name*** FILE: ** Job Ref**
CLIENT: ** Contact name ** DATE: ** Date**
DESCRIPTION: WINDOW CLEANING AUTHOR: ** Your name** (DIRECTOR)
Copy No: Distributed To: Distribution Date:
1 ** Customer name ** ** Date **
2 ** Job Ref ** ** Date **
INTRODUCTION
Scope
This document describes the method and safety considerations whilst carrying out window cleaning at **Customer name**.
Objective
The objective of this method statement is to carry out the work specified in a safe, professional and efficient manner.
Responsibility
The Director of **Your Company Name** 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.
** Customer name ** – METHOD STATEMENT
Access Method
Access to the interior and exterior glass on the building will be gained by using steps or ladders where necessary.
Site Preparation
Appropriate areas will be cordoned off and warning signs used. Sentries will be placed if deemed necessary. 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. Water with a light detergent shall be used (COSHH details can be given if requested).
b. The window will be cleaned using a synthetic applicator, with the cleaning solution being removed with a rubber squeegee.
c. Any subsequent runs or smears will be removed with a scrim or microfibre cloth.
Personal Protective Equipment
The following will be worn:
a. Barrier cream.
b. Hygienic protective over boots will be worn in the swimming pool area of the Living Well.
c. 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.
RISK ASSESSMENT – TASK SPECIFIC
Assessment of Risks
The objective of this Risk Assessment is to evaluate the risk whilst undertaking the window cleaning at ** Customer name**.
Specific Risk Assessment
This section identifies the specific risks involved and quantifies their likelihood based on the following table:
Numeric Value Probability Description
5 Likely/frequent Has occurred frequently. Event only to be expected.
4 Probable Not surprised. Will occur several times.
3 Possible Could occur sometime.
2 Remote *Unlikely though conceivable.
1 Improbable *So unlikely that the probability of it occurring is close to zero.
* Your Company Name consider 1 and 2 as the level of risk for normal controlled working conditions.
Moving Equipment and Materials
Controlled Level of Risk – 1
Hazard: Risk of Manual handling injury.
Causes: Incorrect lifting techniques.
Control Measures: Utilise correct lifting procedures.
Slips, Trips and Falls
Controlled Level of Risk – 2
Hazard: Risk of slipping on wet floor or tripping on equipment.
Causes: Water from window cleaning falling to floor.
Equipment (eg ladders) left lying around.
Control Measures: Ensure barriers and/or warning signs used.
Stow equipment tidily and out of the way.
Falling from Ladder
Controlled Level of Risk – 2
Causes: Untrained operatives.
Uneven or slippery floor surface.
High Winds.
Control Measures: Ensure operatives are fully trained in using ladders and
step ladders.
All ladders footed or a ladder stabilising device used when necessary.
Weather conditions accounted for when working on ladders.
Further Points
In accordance with ** Customer Name ** unreferenced letter dated ** Date **, the following instructions are included within this Risk Assessment:
a. Suitable ladders can only be used to a height of the first floor level from the ground or ground floor flat roof area.
b. All equipment (e.g. ladders) must be supplied and maintained by ** Your Company Name **
c. Windows on upper floors (above the first floor level) are not applicable in this Risk Assessment, since the ** Customer Name ** only has two floors.
d. Failure of the operatives of ** Your Company Name** to comply with the Method Statement and Risk Assessment will result in the immediate termination of our contract with **Customer Name**.
e. Window cradles will not be used therefore are not applicable in this Risk Assessment.
f. Bosun chairs will not be used therefore are not applicable in this Risk Assessment.
g. Any matters concerning the provision of window cleaning should
be reported to ** Your Name**, **Your Position** of **Your Company Name**
Signed: **Your Name**
** Your Company Name**
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