Total Members Voted: 47
It doesn't matter what you think about the one they have in Scotland, only vote if you would like some form of licence or are you dead against anyone telling you what you can do for a living.
Every council in the UK has a department to enforce Heath and Safety, yet i still only have to drive down the street every day to see some workman breaking it.
Quote from: Pure HYDRO Cleaners on December 20, 2008, 08:27:40 pmEvery council in the UK has a department to enforce Heath and Safety, yet i still only have to drive down the street every day to see some workman breaking it.My point entirely.
I have worked out that I will need 8 licences because I work in 8 different council areas, so for me to carry on trading as I am, it will mean I have to spend approx £1600 plus all the other extras that the councils might think it nessasary for me to trade.
If on the other hand you want to look after the welfare of window cleaners, then what about proper training, proper health and safety awareness and yearly refresher courses.
As someone on another post pointed out: the dole cheats etc are not too bothered about going to prison for fraud so why would they be worried about a small fine for not having a licence, They wouldn't pay the fine either.
Quote from: Pure HYDRO Cleaners on December 20, 2008, 08:54:18 pmIf on the other hand you want to look after the welfare of window cleaners, then what about proper training, proper health and safety awareness and yearly refresher courses. So after years in this profession are you suggesting I should attend these courses on a yearly basis. I don't need anyone to teach me what I already know.Secondly do you think the dole cheats etc would attend these courses whilst still working on the side?It would take years to finally bring in but I'm all for licensing. Afterall what other 'Cash' based professions get the freedom to just enter properties at will?Sometimes people have to be forced into things. How many on here under their own steam have joined FWC, SafeContractor, APWC, Safety Aware Contractor etc etc? Hardly any compared to the number of window cleaners in the country.
Quote from: Pure HYDRO Cleaners on December 20, 2008, 08:54:18 pmIf on the other hand you want to look after the welfare of window cleaners, then what about proper training, proper health and safety awareness and yearly refresher courses. How many on here under their own steam have joined FWC, SafeContractor, APWC, Safety Aware Contractor etc etc? Hardly any compared to the number of window cleaners in the country.
Neil Caden proprietor says - Long gone are the days when you would see a window cleaner in cut off shorts with a rag hanging out of his back pocket... Thankfully the business has gained a more professional image and with this comes a need to prove that they are H&S compliant.