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GLASS & WINDOW CLEANING
SAFETY RULES
Covered footwear should be worn when working with and around glass
Wear gloves to protect from use of spray chemicals (window cleaner)
Use eye protection when glass cleaning at heights
If glass to be cleaned is cracked, chipped or broken, do not attempt to clean it – report the risk
area to your supervisor
Report any injuries from glass cuts etc or other injuries IMMEDIATLEY
When cleaning glass at height, be particularly aware of the rules for working at heights and the
need to use a stable work platform, not a ladder unless a purpose built platform ladder.
Take particular note of the need to be well balanced in position before commencing cleaning
and ensure you are not leaning against the glass for support.
1. Collect clothes, glass cleaner, newspapers or other cleaning products as necessary.
2. Put up sign to indicate ‘Danger/Keep Clear’ or ‘Work in Progress’ if work is to be done at height (requiring a
ladder). If a busy traffic area or ‘blind’ corner, use barricades.
3. Put on gloves to protect hands.
4. Spray glass area to be cleaned, commencing from the top and working downwards.
5. Wipe off window cleaner with cloth or newspaper making sure the direction of wiping follows the direction of
spraying (top to bottom).
6. If glass is particularly dirty or dusty, an additional wipe to remove excess cleaner may be necessary.
7. Ensure edges of glass are clean, including corners and areas around framework.
8. Stand back and observe cleaned area to check for streaks. Re-cleaned streaked areas as necessary.
9. Clean up area to ensure no streaks remain and clean up clothes and other cleaning utensils as necessary.
HAZARDS
Cuts and abrasions
Avoid damaged glass, wear gloves, footwear as described in
procedure.
Slips, trips falls
Follow instruction for height work as necessary.