Use of a Ladder

Window cleaning can seem like an easy task but there are literally thousands of people of all ages that arrive at hospital Emergency Departments each year in Australia due to accidents while using ladders. These accidents can occur because of slipping over on wet surfaces, over balancing on uneven ground or equipment failure.Window Cleaning has intrinsic dangers due to the nature of the activity and the difficult location of some windows. Please take the time to read the safety tips below and have the chance to enjoy your windows with your hurting yourself. 1. Use of a Ladder There is no avoiding this fact, when using a ladder, the risk of injury significantly increases. Therefore to minimise those risks a few things must be done. • Make sure your using a new or good quality ladder. • Make sure all legs of the ladder are positioned on solid even ground. • Make sure that when you are on the ladder your feet remain three to four steps from the top at all times. This will help you maintain your balance. • Do not lean or stretch out from the ladder. Maintain your centre of gravity close to the ladder. 2. Use equipment to reach windows with difficult access Windows that are out of reach from the ground or in a location that is very difficult to reach will require specialised equipment to get to. It will make the job so much easier if you use the right equipment. In some cases it might not be safe at all to clean certain windows and it may be necessary to get the help of professional window cleaners London based. Do not be afraid to admit the task is outside your ability because that decision may keep you out of an Emergency Department. 3. Glass breaks! So don’t push on it too hard There has to be a reason for someone pushing excessively hard on glass. You are either too enthusiastic or your using old or poor quality equipment. A confident and competent window cleaner will be able to get spotless results by using a gentle technique on thewindow. Applying too much pressure can cause the glass to break and you may end up cutting yourself very badly. If you need new equipment then we can help you find affordable and high quality products.