MAKING DANGEROUS
HEIGHTS SAFE TO CLEAN Falls from heights contribute to the highest workplace fatalities, as stated by the HSE in their 2019/2020 report with 29 recorded in total. With this in mind, window cleaners have had to climb to dangerous heights for many years to complete all windows on a house.
Changes in the health and safety laws have meant their process has been adjusted, and definitely for the better. According to the HSE, they are now told to avoid working at height where it is reasonably practicable and to alternatively use a telescopic water-fed pole to reach any area that is at a dangerous height.
However, this comes with further issues that can physically strain the body if the equipment is not used correctly. It can lead to repetitive strain and musculoskeletal injuries from poor manual handling and posture.
i-team UK has addressed this with their ergonomically designed suit, which enables window cleaning without the
struggles. The i-suit has created a revolutionary way of window cleaning as it relieves the user of at least 50% of physical strain during their work. It is a revolutionary way of window washing.
This means no more shoulder injuries and back pain while washing the windows, day-in, day-out. Increasing the productivity of workers, working ergonomically and responsibly, and decreasing physical strain, the i-suit surely is an eye-catching innovation changing the way window washing is done forever.
As extra support, they have also developed i-suit glasses, which borrow the elements of belay glasses: the #1 product for safety and security. This allows the user to concentrate and have a great overall vision of their work area.
This suit is the best way to ensure staff are safe and comfortable in their job whilst providing the reassurance that there will be no long-lasting consequences from potential misuse. Put the health and safety of your staff first and achieve faster and better results.
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THE BEST GETS BETTER
UNGER has further optimised its popular OptiLoc telescopic poles for window cleaning and added more innovative features. In particular, the new ergonomic design of the handles and lockable twist collars ensures a comfortable and secure grip, even in wet environments. This is made possible by a newly developed, particularly slip-resistant 2-C surface made of two components. The result is a noticeably better and secure grip, even with wet hands.
New optical markings on the lockable twist collars also make them easier to use, thus preventing costly operating errors. This will make work faster and prevent wastage. The anti-slip end cap on the handle end is also particularly practical. It ensures a secure position of the UNGER OptiLoc telescopic poles when setting it aside and protects it against damage.
All UNGER OptiLoc telescopic poles come with the ErgoTec safety cone as standard. This makes them compatible with all UNGER glass cleaning tools. The ErgoTec safety cone makes changing tools quick and easy and keeps the tools from dropping off.
The OptiLoc telescopic poles from UNGER makes it safe and comfortable to clean windows and glass up to 10m high, while standing with both feet firmly on the ground. Additional security is provided by the ErgoTec safety cone, which engages the tools reliably so that they are not dropped. UNGER OptiLoc telescopic poles are an ingenious alternative to working on ladders. After all, ladders are one of the major risks to worker safety.
According to DGUV statistics on workplace accidents, there were just under 23,700 registered occupational accidents involving ladders in Germany in 2016 alone. According to
recently updated occupational safety regulations, working above five metres from ladders is no longer permitted in Germany.
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