What does this role involve?
Specialized window cleaners for working at heights undertake the maintenance of windows in locations with limited access due to their height or architectural design.
Our skilled team at La Providence performs this high-level window cleaning service meticulously, leaving no traces behind and using environmentally friendly products.
To carry out their tasks, they utilize appropriate equipment such as scaffolding and lifting platforms.
Cleaning high windows is crucial as it ensures the entire glass structure is clean and presents a professional image of your company.
WHAT ARE THE RISKS?
Our teams must adhere to strict safety protocols as the job entails numerous risks, including:
- Risk of strain or repetitive strain injuries due to carrying loads and repetitive movements.
- Exposure to chemical products leading to spillage, inhalation, or ground contamination.
- Potential injuries from handling scrapers.
- Risk of hypothermia/hyperthermia due to weather conditions.
- Hazards associated with working at heights, such as falls, equipment malfunctions, and falling objects.
- To mitigate the risk of falls, La Providence has established stringent safety measures, including:
- Regular inspection of equipment (personal protective equipment, handling equipment).
- Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (safety shoes, helmet with chinstrap, safety harness).
- Mandatory presence of two trained personnel, including an observer on the ground (for work above 3 meters).
- Ensuring suitability for the work station and using standardized lifting equipment on stable ground.
- Providing training for personnel working at heights.
- Verifying the strength of anchoring points by external organizations.
- Checking equipment functionality before use.
- Securing small equipment to the basket or window cleaner.
- Strict prohibition against climbing or walking on surfaces not designed to support loads without proper personal protection and authorization from relevant authorities
DANGERS :
- No ramp
- No anchor point
- No gateway
- No lifeline
- Lack of lanyard and/or harness
RISKS :
- Fractures, sprains, falls
- Contusions, wounds and other traumatic injuries
GOOD HABITS :
- Check the prevention plan before starting work
- Check the conformity of collective and individual protective equipment (date of verification, status..)
- Respect the safety instructions
- Mark out the area before starting work
- Mandatory training to the Safe Driving Aptitude Certificate for both workers (one in the basket, one other on the ground) and authorization of the agency head
Equipement
Our teams must wear specific clothing and equipment to mitigate risks. This includes gloves, goggles, fleece and parka for extreme cold, harness, helmet with chin strap, non-slip safety shoes, and surgical mask as necessary.
