As specialists in window cleaning offering services that include a range of window cleaning methods from the traditional ladder method to rope access and hard to reach windows we are aware of the risks of working at height.
The H&S Executive declare that of the approximate 609,000 work related accidents each year tragically the most common is injuries caused by a fall from height and often involves the use of ladders. Working at height was also the most frequent cause of fatal accidents to workers in 2017.
Established for over 25 years, USS takes health and safety seriously and the welfare of not only our staff but also our clients and members of the public too is of paramount importance.
When working at height we always ensure the area is cornered off and signage is clear to alert people of work overhead.
Risk assessments are conducted prior to any work taking place and preventative methods implemented if required.
Only fully trained and qualified operatives are used to carry out the work.
Equipment is checked before each use to ensure it is fit for purpose and of the huge range of ladders available to purchase, we ensure that we have the right ladder for the job taking into consideration duration of use and the nature of task and the latest standards released in January 2018 by the European Committee.
We also test all of our ladders for durability before use ensuring that they are durable yet lightweight, stable and slip resistant.
Add to the above our wealth of experience in the industry and the fact that we have had no serious accidents in the workplace, who better to come to for your window cleaning requirements.
Retail Outlet, Restaurant or Hotel, Office, Periodic or One Off Clean, whatever your type of business or frequency of clean, USS will tailor our service to meet your requirements and provide a free, no obligation quotation.
Interested or want to know more, call the office today on 020 8669 4377.
