Wel this is the letter I have drafted, should I make any changes? Dai
Re-cancellation of window cleaning at xxx Derwyn;
Dear xxx and xxx
I am sorry to hear that you no longer require my services,
I have enjoyed working at xxx Derwyn over the last twelve months.
Of course you are free to choose who cleans the windows, or methods used in doing so, However, I would like to draw your attention to the working at height legislation introduced in April 2005.
As you are aware, all commercial premises have a duty in law to provide a safe working environment for all employees and contractors working on site.
Owners of private dwellings do not have to meet these requirements at this time.
The Savoy hotel owner’s recently had to pay a heavy fine and court costs, when a window cleaner was injured after falling from height. The use of ladders as a work platform is now severely restricted, and the legislation states that ladders can only be used as a last resort, having first considered all safer options.
You tell me that the window cleaning is now to be part of the new maintenance mans duties. This is the area of my concern. The thought of someone with maybe little experience of ladder work, or window cleaning attempting to clean the windows at xxx Derwyn using ladders.
xxx Derwyn has some windows that should never be attempted using ladders.
The windows over the conservatory and glass walkway are particularly dangerous, as is the glass roof itself, and the bay window near the new entrance. The close proximity of the old annexe makes it difficult to set the correct ladder angle.
I can understand that in the present economic climate, cutting costs is a priority in any business, but if an employee of xxx Derwyn were to suffer a fatal accident, whilst attempting to clean these windows using ladders, serious criminal charges would ensue.
Seek alternative quotes by all means, but please don’t allow anyone, to attempt to clean these windows using ladders.
I hope every thing goes smoothly with the commissioning of the new annexe.
If I can be of any service to you in the future, please call me at any time.
Yours sincerely
-For Damayah window cleaning services