High rise building cleaning is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. There is a huge risk to operatives, building occupants, and the general public. As a result, businesses like us have to do a full risk assessment before we can start working on a job. This addresses risks and ensures we choose the right access method and cleaning technique.
We want to have a closer look at some of the different access methods that can be used to clean high rises here. It will help you to get a clearer idea of what specialists like us can do.
MEWPs
One of the most popular access methods is to use mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs). They come in various shapes and sizes, including cherry pickers, spider lifts, and boom lifts. While they differ slightly, they all have a similar philosophy; they give operatives a stable platform to work from that lifts from the ground. They can extend to reach high levels of a building.
There are some fantastic advantages with MEWPs. Crucially, they are very safe, especially when operatives have experience and the right credentials. The stable work platform provides excellent footing. Plus, they are an efficient option for high rise building cleaning.
Rope access
In situations where buildings are too tall for MEWPs, it may be necessary to opt for rope access. It involves abseiling down the facade from the top of the building. Naturally this is a more dangerous option because operatives are relying on ropes rather than a proper platform. As a result, they need the right training and credentials. It is also absolutely crucial to check equipment and ensure it is up to standard.
Again there are some key advantages with rope access. Firstly, as we said, it is one of the best options for very tall buildings. It offers flexibility too, meaning operatives can access buildings with unusual facades. Plus, it means less disruption at ground level.
BMUs
In some cases designers plan for cleaning and design properties with formal building maintenance units (BMUs) such as lifts and cradles. The fact they are built specifically for the purpose of allowing access to clean and maintain the building ensures they are generally the safest option. They can ensure consistency too.
Speak to us about high rise building cleaning
Precision Cleaning Northern Ltd has the knowledge, training, credentials, and equipment to provide exceptional services. We can provide cladding cleaning, window cleaning, roof cleaning, and much more for various tall buildings. Crucially, we do a full risk assessment before every project and determine the safest way to complete the job.
So, if you want high rise building cleaning services anywhere in North East England, speak to us. We can even do drone surveys to get a better idea of the condition of properties.
