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.

BWCA Publications


Guidance on Best Practice in The Window Cleaning Industry
As the UK's only dedicated training body for the window cleaning industry, The BWCA publishes guidance on best practice in window cleaning.

This information is available free of charge to window cleaners, building managers, contractors- indeed anyone who has an interest in best practice for window cleaning.

Note to Editors :
If quoting from these documents, please acknowledge source as "The British Window Cleaning Academy". No part of these publication may be reproduced without the written permission of The British Window Cleaning Academy.



Safety in Window Cleaning Using Portable Ladders

Most falls to window cleaners involve the use of portable ladders. In recent years figures for accidents reported to HSE and local authorities show that between two and seven window cleaners have been killed each year in Great Britain and about 20-30 suffer major injuries as a result of falls involving ladders. Many more suffer less serious injuries that result in several days off work.

This BWCA Publication outlines the current best practice for window cleaning with portable ladders.

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Safety in Window Cleaning Using Waterfed Pole Systems

In recent years many window cleaners have adopted the use of waterfed pole systems that facilitate the cleaning of windows up to 60ft/20mtrs high from ground level. Avoiding the need to work at height is an obvious immediate attraction, however there are various considerations to be taken into account.

This BWCA Publication outlines the current best practice for window cleaning with waterfed pole systems..

Download (65K PDF)

Health & Safety Publications
In addition to the publications found here, there are also several documents produced by The Health & Safety Executive which have a relevance to window cleaners.

HSE Publications

Contacting BWCA

If you would like more information about
The British Window Cleaning Academy please call on
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