BWCA Expertise
The BWCA is often consulted by architects and building managers on
current best practice for complex window cleaning operations.
BWCA personnel were instrumental in helping to formulate the guidance
notes, The Safe Use of Waterfed Poles
A Wide Range of Courses
The BWCA currently offers 14 courses. These cover topics
for the absolute beginner, such as SK1 Window Cleaning Skills
to advanced subjects like IOSH Managing Safely.
The UK's Only
Dedicated Training Centres
The BWCA is the only operator of training centres specifically
for the window cleaning industry in the UK. We currently offer trainng
from our centres in Swindon and Newcastle, but we have plans to open
centres in Edinbrough, London, Birmingham and Cornwall.
HSE Publications
The following publications are produced by
The HSE and other statutory bodies, and have a direct relevance to
the window cleaning industry.
The Work at Height Regulations 2005-
A Brief Guide
This leaflet is written for employers, the self-employed and anyone
who works at height. It provides general information about how to
comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005, which apply to all
work at height where there is a risk of a fall liable to cause personal
injury.
Download (85k PDF)
Height Safe-
Essential health and safety information for people who Work at height
Falls from height continue to be the biggest killer on construction
sites.The following section provides advice for users of ladders and
access scaffolds. It will also help those who select and specify equipment.
Download (85k PDF)
Inspecting
Fall Arrest Equipment Made From Webbing or Rope
This leaflet is mainly aimed at employers who are responsible for
the use of fall arrest equipment incorporating energy-absorbing lanyards
made from webbing and/or rope.
Download (85k PDF)
COSHH-
A Brief Guide to The Regulations
What you need to know about the Control of Substances Hazardous to
Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH).
Download (85k PDF)
MISC
611-
A Safety in Window Cleaning Using Suspended and Powered Access Equipment
Cradles and mobile elevating work platforms are an ideal form of access
for external window cleaning for many larger buildings. MISC611 Provides
broad guidance on their safe use.
Download (85k PDF)
A
Guide to Risk Assessment Requirements
This guide is intended for employers and self-employed people who
have duties under health and safety law to assess risks in the workplace.
It shows how the risk assessment provisions in different regulations
are linked and what they add up to.
Download (85k PDF)
MISC
613-
Safety in Window Cleaning Using Portable Ladders
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.
Download (85k PDF)
Getting
to Grips With Manual Handling
This booklet explains the problems associated with manual handling
and sets out best practice in dealing with them. The advice is intended
for managers of small firms or similar organisations, but the general
principles are relevant to all workplaces, whatever their size. Avoiding
injuries from manual handling makes sound business sense.
Download (85k PDF)
MISC
614-
Preventing Falls From Boom-Type MEWPs
MISC614 explains how to prevent falls from Mobile Elevating Working
Platforms (MEWPS). It also explains how to select suitable fall protection
equipment where the risk cannot be adequately controlled. All types
of boom (articulated and telescopic) are covered by this guidance.
Download (85k PDF)
A
Short Guide to The
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992
The PPE at Work Regulations 1992 form part of a series of health and
safety regulations implementing EC Directives. The effect of the PPE
at Work Regulations is to ensure that certain basic duties governing
the provision and use of PPE apply to all situations where PPE is
required.
Download (85k PDF)
Reporting
of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occorunces Regulations (RIDDOR)
If you are an employer, self-employed or in control of work premises
you will have duties under RIDDOR. RIDDOR requires you to report some
work-related accidents,diseases and dangerous occurrences and applies
to all work activities..
Download (85k PDF)
5
Steps to Risk Assessment
This leaflet aims to help employers and self-employed people to assess
risks in the work-place. It is aimed at firms in the commercial, service
and light industrial sectors..
Download (85k
PDF)
Contacting BWCA
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