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Operational Procedure – Cleaning Windows
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Pure water is a poor conductor of electricity, however waterfed poles of aluminum
construction should not be operated in any environment where they may contact or come
within 2 m of a source of high voltage electricity. Waterfed poles should not be operated when
a risk of an electrical/lightning storm exists.
During cold spells the likelihood of pure water freezing in the delivery hoses will adversely
affect the use of waterfed poles. Systems that deliver hot water will be affected to a lesser
extent and precautions should be taken to ensure that any water that may fall on to walkways
is prevented from freezing by the prior application of sodium grit.
Working in Exposed Positions
The need to concentrate on overhead activity may expose the operator to further hazards that
include:
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Trips or falls.
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Falls from flat roofs.
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Collision with pedestrians or road traffic.
The purpose of risk assessment is simply to identify particular risks on any job in order to take
pre- cautions to minimise them, typically these may include:
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Instruction in the need for the operator to be vigilant with regard to the surroundings.
• Providing adequate PPE and or roof edge protection.
• Giving consideration to the day and time of cleaning.
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Provision of hi-viz clothing.
In general no window cleaner should work alone with a waterfed pole in any area or location
that
would involve increased risk to their safety such as busy or pedestrian area or road.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
PPE is not directly relevant to the use of waterfed poles and is limited to protection against
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verse weather conditions.
Training
Waterfed pole specific training covering all aspects in these guidance notes in greater detail is
available from The British Window Cleaning Academy (Accredited City & Guilds NVQ centre)
Road Traffic Act 1988
Further Reading
Road Vehicle (construction and use) Regulations. BS EN: 12195 Load Restraint Regulations.
Control Of Substances Hazardous To Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002.
Approved Code of Practice (L8): The Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems 2000.
Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations 1992. Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.
Copyright Ionic Systems Ltd: Author C R Mawlam: First published 01/09/03 - Re Published 21/5/12