The biggest risk for window washers is, of course, falling from a great height due to a failed piece of safety equipment. While the job may sound simple enough, window cleaning is actually one of the more hazardous trades. Statistics show that accidents are common, with up to 30 people suffering serious injury. Health and safety risks for window cleaners include falls from a ladder or external sill, falls through fragile roofs, and falls from / accidents related to inadequate access equipment.
- Typical risks: Broken glass; falls; overloading the equipment; injuries from rushing jobs.
- Typical risks: Failure to use PPE; falls; poor weather conditions; overloading the equipment; injuries from rushing jobs.
- Typical risks: Failure to use PPE; falls; injuries from rushing jobs.
