Window cleaning by abseiling or otherwise known as rope access is a highly complex process that can only be carried out by window cleaners that are not only fully qualified and insured but also have a head for heights. Highly trained and assessed IRATA personnel not only establish the access system but then also carry out the works.
Rope access techniques were developed from climbing and caving. With the ability to descend, ascend, and change from one rope to another, we are able to clean windows that would have otherwise have been left dirty.
Minimising Risks
We always carry out a detailed site visit where we will assess anchor points, identify potential hazards and make any suggestions to ensure we both comply with the HSE recommendations. We only use rope access window cleaning when we consider that it is intrinsically safe to do so. If it is possible to clean the windows from inside the building or from a mobile elevated platform that is generally the preferred method.