Risk assessment for window cleaning

Description

Risk assessment process that takes into consideration all the risk factors, monitoring of control measures and recording assessments related to working in the window cleaning field.

Alternative labels

risk evaluation for window cleaning
window cleaning risk assessment
safety assessment for window cleaning
risks assessment for window cleaning
risk assessments for window cleaning

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

cross-sector

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

Risk assessment for window cleaning is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Window cleaner: Window cleaners use cleaning tools such as sponges and detergents to clean windows, mirrors and other glass surfaces of buildings, both on the interior and exterior. They use specific ladders to clean taller buildings, using safety belts for support.

Optional knowledge

Risk assessment for window cleaning is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Steeplejack: Steeplejacks are specialised heightworkers who safely scale the outside of buildings and structures to perform critical work.

 


 

References

  1. Risk assessment for window cleaning – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022