Presented by Scott Smith & Steve Kennedy

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1 Presented by Scott Smith & Steve Kennedy

2 Introduction to Presenters Scott Smith Steve Kennedy 35 Years Experience Rope Access / High-Level NEBOSH FWC Executive Committee 7 Years 25 Years Experience Commercial Window & Specialist Cleaning Early Adopter of IOSH Training FWC Executive Committee 2 Years

3 Federation of Window Cleaners Owned by and run solely for the benefit of its members. Established in 1947 to support the needs of window cleaners in the UK. Maintaining and improving the window cleaning industry whilst representing our members. 70 years experience in making industry decisions Running training courses in various locations around the country.

4 Aims of the Federation of Window Cleaners is to support its member businesses in finding advice on managing their general health & safety risks There a need for robust risk assessments and safe systems of work in the removal of all risks from window cleaning activities There a need for an industry specific Safety procurement scheme

5 SAFETY ACCREDITED MEMBER There are currently 100 s of facilities management companies, over 140 Local Authorities, and many large national companies who require a company to be registered by a Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme before they can use their services. Accredited Members of such a scheme generally benefit by being considered for proposed tender by Government bodies and other major organisations Quite simply more organisations will work with you. Preparing all the necessary information to become a registered accredited contractor can be an extremely tedious and lengthy process.

6 WHY A FWC SCHEME? This is an industry specific standard - with the FWC and (governing body) working closely with the HSE we believe we are best placed to deliver such accreditation. Although we are aware of other accreditation schemes on the market, window cleaners do sometimes find them confusing and generic to the cleaning industry as a whole. This is the only bespoke standard that needs to be driven for our industry - more importantly it is training based rather than just paper trail based.

7 BENEFITS OF SAM SCHEME AND TRAINING Overview Testimonial from Michael Lamont of Lamont Cleaning Testimonial from Steve Kennedy of perfect Shine Testimonial from Andrew Lee of J A Lee Cleaning Contractors Testimonial from Bryan Dolby of Dolby Commercial Cleaning contractor

8 WHO CAN APPLY? Self Employed Window Cleaners Limited Companies Companies large or small

9 SAFETY ACCREDITTED MEMBER SCHEME The Scheme is open to all members who have met pre-specified Health & Safety requirements All applicants to submit evidence Sub-Contractors must also comply Only approved health & safety courses are acceptable All employees of an applicant must complete a course within a set timescale

10 SCHEME TUTORS Certificate in Health & Safety (minimum standard NEBOSH General) Teacher Training and two years industry experience First Aid Continual Personal Development(CPD optional) or work towards the afore-mentioned

11 CLIENTS WILL BENEFIT A contractor certificate used as a means to demonstrate health & safety competency SAM demonstrates a members health & safety competency Audited by governing body ensuring site specific practice and paperwork is compliant.

12 SAM APPLICATION & COSTS Collect your information pack from FWC stand A38 today - download from or info@f-w-c.co.uk with SAM application in the subject title Note: where no prior qualifications, IOSH training is mandatory (CWS & RAM is the minimum requirement) LEVEL ONE is for Sole-Traders. LEVEL TWO is for Employers

13 ACCREDITATION SAM RECOGNITION ON FWC WEBSITE SAM MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATE SAM LOGO FOR USE ON VEHICLES, STATIONERY & WEBSITE SAM ID CARD