HSE Documents
Health and Safety Documents applicable to Window Cleaning and allied activities
DocumentsDate added
Most falls to window cleaners involve the use of portable ladders. Recent accident figures reported to HSE show that between two and seven window cleaners are killed each year in the UK, and about 20-30 suffer major injuries as a result of falls involving ladders.
Homepage: http://www.hse.gov.uk/falls/window.htm
Safe use of ladders and stepladders – an employers’ guide covers when to use a ladder, how to choose the right ladder for the job, preventing the ladder from slipping, handholds, checking the ladder to make sure it is in good condition, ensuring you have competent users and maintenance requirements. It gives clear examples of do’s and don’ts to show how to work safely and how accidents can happen.
What you need to know about the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH).
A risk assessment is an important step in protecting workers and the employer, as well as complying with the law. It helps focus on the risks that really matter in the workplace – the ones with the potential to cause real harm. In many instances, the process is straightforward and measures can readily control risk.
