[ok cleaning]

Good evening every one  some of here with cscs cards are very much aware that all cscs cards for window cleaners (the white ones) did expire at the end of September and they are not being being issued anymore cscs cards don't exist for us anymore I used my card very often cos I do a lot of window cleaning work in the building sites I still got lots of jobs but I m afraid I wont be able to enter and work at them sites any more I m triying to sort it out but no one knows anything I m the only one stuck in a situation like this or not if m not alone what you all intend to do any ideas any help or just stop doing sparkles any suggestions please thanks

[Plankton]

I would imagine that you will have to get a general labourers card. Probably simplifying the system by reducing the number of cards but more of a pain for shiners.

[sunshine windows]

We do not require CSCS cards at all. I tried spplying for one a while back and was told the rules have changed. As we're simply cleaning, a CSCS card is not required. Speak to the site manager. If he is clueless, refer him to the CSCS helpline to get it from them.

[Plankton]

What about pressure cleaning?

[Og]

Some sites you can't get on unless you have a cscs. I've just a labourers one. Didn't know there was one for cleaners.

[Crystal-clear]

i'd say its a good thing if you cant get back on those building sites mate, hit some domestic and grab a mid week carvery 

[sunshine windows]

Anything non construction related (which cleaning is) does not require a card, so i'd say for pressure washing there's no need either. Call the helpline and ask for advice

[Leeds]

Until the insurance company is involved. If they want all on site to have one, then you have to have one. Client makes the rules on why they require, not us unfortunately!

[George P]

saw this on fb re cscs cards https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154847566931610&set=gm.1990688364499894&type=3&ifg=1

[Denise l]

If it's a live construction site then you have to have a card. Also you now have to go on a 1 day health and safety course costing £150 plus do the computer touch screen test, cost £20 then apply for a green labourers car, cost £30 so £200 altogether. I know because I have just had to do all this to get on site to do the final clean on a new build school. Trying to find high level window cleaners with Ipaf etc is like looking for gold.

[swanson]

Just done my cscs test today
Working on wainhomes site  doing builders and sparkle cleans

[redstarwindowcleaners]

The majority of contractors will require you to have a valid cscs card  cleaning operatives usually have either skilled labourer of labourer  ( green )
The only major exception is Taylor wimpey out of the major players not compulsory on their sites  but recommended
So you will not be denied access to work due you not possessing one
Just have to  sit thro their induction process

[Talha Riaz]

Anything that isn't attached to construction (like cleaning ) does not need a card, thus I'd say pressure washing is no different. Call the helpdesk to get guidance.

[Splash & dash]

Anything that isn't attached to construction (like cleaning ) does not need a card, thus I'd say pressure washing is no different. Call the helpdesk to get guidance.

This post is 6 years old

[deeege]

Anything that isn't attached to construction (like cleaning ) does not need a card, thus I'd say pressure washing is no different. Call the helpdesk to get guidance.

Digging out a 6 year old post to give false info 

Internal construction cleans, as mentioned in the OP, require CSCS cards.

[Splash & dash]

Anything that isn't attached to construction (like cleaning ) does not need a card, thus I'd say pressure washing is no different. Call the helpdesk to get guidance.

Digging out a 6 year old post to give false info 

Internal construction cleans, as mentioned in the OP, require CSCS cards.

Don’t think you have to have one  ?? Depends who you are working for .

[Splash & dash]

According to this they are being done away with ? Doesn’t affect us as don't do site work but it appears they are no longer needed .

[deeege]

According to this they are being done away with ? Doesn’t affect us as don't do site work but it appears they are no longer needed .

Don’t do site work these days either but when I did, for the national house builders, you wouldn’t get on site for build cleans and sparkles without a valid CSCS card. So the guy digging this thread up is wrong.

[Splash & dash]

According to this they are being done away with ? Doesn’t affect us as don't do site work but it appears they are no longer needed .

Don’t do site work these days either but when I did, for the national house builders, you wouldn’t get on site for build cleans and sparkles without a valid CSCS card. So the guy digging this thread up is wrong.

We did do some site work around 15-20 years ago and we didn’t have any cards  but gave it up as it was very poorly paid . When this thread was started it might have been needed but now it doesn’t appear it is ?…  not to sure to be honest .

[Smudger]

its never been an issue for us.

don't think ive had a customer in the last 5 years even ask...

Had a customer once try to stick us on that wage system they use for self employed  contractors - that didn't fly

Darran