Free Seminars

DAY ONE

All Windex seminars are free to attend. Register FREE to attend

10.30 – 10.50 Why you should join the Federation of Window Cleaners
Gary Johns

11.00 – 11.30 Avoiding repetitive strain injuries from the use of a squeegee
Ionic Systems

11.40 – 12.00 Choosing the correct van insurance policies for window cleaners with wfp systems
Sarah Richards – Alexander Swan

12.10 – 12.40 Working at height regulations

Andrew Willis outlines the basics of complying with this statutory law and provides an example of how even the HSE sometimes get it wrong. Why do property owners fail to take ownership of providing a safe place to work.  He also explains how his own experience over the last five years shows that over 98% of window cleaning companies currently have unnecessary working at height liabilities.

Andy Willis - is a leading Working at Height Consultant and  City and Guilds A1 Assessor

13.00 – 13.50 City and Guilds NVQ Level 2 Window Cleaners 2009-2010 Awards

IMPACT43 in association with South Thames College incorporating Merton College are hosting the awards to show recognition for the hard work and effort during 2009-2010 from both window cleaning candidates and their employers

14.10 – 14.30 An overview of powered access platforms and usage in the cleaning sector
Guy Willett – Smart Platform Rental

14.40 – 15.10 Presenting a real life example and an insight into the cleaning contractor’s experience of work at height issues

Austin Green compares the structure of his company and the service needs of medium and small contractors. Looks at sensible practicable risk management within working at height cleaning activities. How risk liabilities can be removed or reduced so that window cleaning is performed safely. Examples of the hurdles and hoops to jump through at the tender stage to being awarded a contract. The demands and requirements of service delivery and how property owners and contractors need clearer and transparent joint responsibilities.  

Austin Green - Managing Director of Central Window Cleaning Services Limited (part of Initial Rentokil)

15.20 - 15.50 NVQ – Training

Mark Gillman looks at how the City and Guild NVQ level 2 Window Cleaning is becoming a directive from property owners. Outlines the overall success of the  NVQ over the last two years. Some amusing comments from industry forums showing a diverse gap between domestic windows cleaner’s views on training and the need for qualification to that of commercial window cleaners.  Finally reasons for taking advantage of funding whilst it lasts.

Mark Gillman NVQ – Mark is Health and Safety Manager of EMPRISE Plc and a City and Guilds Internal Verifier)

Day Two

10.30 – 10.50 Why you should join the Federation of Window Cleaners
Gary Johns

11.00 – 11.20 Marketing your window cleaning business

11.30 – 12.00 Working at height regulations
Andy Willis

12.10 – 12.30 Window Cleaning Insurance
ALLIED INSURANCE

13.50 – 14.20 Employment Law
Bhaskar Choudhury - AMACUS LEGAL