Hazards all around us…

One of our environmental health consultants was returning home and had to stop to snap this scene. Above the hedge is a gentleman undertaking some window cleaning activities on a domestic dwelling. On closer inspection he was standing on the conservatory roof with cleaning apparatus. Wow, so many questions!

Which potential health and safety hazards come to mind? Which controls should be in place to prevent a nasty accident?

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HSQC have over 40 years of experience as a leading international safety and quality management consultancy. Our team provide technical advice and laboratory and scientific support to businesses in the hospitality, food, leisure, tourism, and catering industries.

• Possible hazards include:
• Slip, trip & fall
• Fall from height
• Contractor safety
• Lack of training or risk assessment
• Potential Legionella from water spray

• Controls include:
• Use extension equipment from ground level
• Work in pairs
• Use appropriate working at height equipment such as mechanical lifts, fall arrest systems, towers

Did you spot them all?