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Working Safely with Chemicals that Prevent Frozen Solutions
Here in the Midwest we are getting ready to face another winter season, and that means cold temperatures and window cleaning. No doubt many of you have come out to the vehicle one morning only to remember that you forgot to bring in the bucket, and now have a block of ice instead of [...]
Read Article ›What You Don’t Know Could Kill You
MSDS. You may have heard these 4 letters strewn together before, but do you know what they stand for? Material Safety Data Sheet. Material safety data sheets contain printed material concerning a hazardous chemical as prescribed by law. They contain basic information needed to ensure the safety and health of the user at all [...]
Read Article ›Safety While Using Ladders
One of the most profound statements I’ve ever heard when it comes to ladder safety is, “There are two kinds of ladder users, those who have fallen off a ladder and those that will.” While you may not like the either-or scenario of that statement, it is sadly all too true. If we use [...]
Read Article ›Safely Working with Pure Water Systems and Water Fed Poles
Safely Working with Pure Water Systems and Water Fed Poles This winter has been one of the worst winters ever in this country, but it is finally over and spring is here. For many of us that means breaking out our pure water systems and our water-fed poles. That also means that we [...]
Read Article ›Safely Working in the Heat
Safety- Safely Working in the Heat of the Summer It’s Getting Hot out Here! Summer is upon us once again, and that means picnics, swimming, and visits to the old fishing hole. Unfortunately it also means dangerous temperatures and humidity to work in as window cleaners. Even if you are one of those people [...]
Read Article ›Safely Using Razors
Safely Using Razors One of the most dangerous tools we use as window cleaners is the humble razor blade. While being an indispensable part of our tool kit, they can inflict serious and potentially life-threatening injuries. Being aware of the danger sometimes isn’t enough. What can we do to minimize the risk? Slow [...]
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