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Our Goals An IWCA Implementation Team has been established to develop tools, create safety programs, and provide information to the window cleaning industry in cooperation with OSHA. 2011 IWCA Implementation Team goals include:
IWCA OSHA Alliance Implementation Team:
Quick Cards can be used to help you provide vital information to your employees. Various topics are available and can be downloaded or ordered in English and Spanish. QuickCards are an OSHA Alliance tool that can be used for safety meetings and are convenient one page documents are quick and simple safety references.
Fall Protection Tips QuickCard™ (OSHA 3257 - 2005)
Motor Vehicle Safe Driving Practices QuickCard™ (OSHA 3314 - 2006)
Portable Ladder Safety QuickCard™ (OSHA 3246)
Protecting Workers from Heat Stress QuickCard™ 2010
Supported Scaffold Inspection Tips QuickCard™ (OSHA 3318 - 2006)
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In June 2010, The International Window Cleaning Association (IWCA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced their alliance to promote safe and healthful working conditions for professionals who work within the window cleaning industry. OSHA and the IWCA Alliance will provide members of the window cleaning industry and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers, particularly by reducing and preventing exposure to slip, trip and fall, and fall from heights hazards and addressing issues related to the proper, safe use of high-reach access equipment including ladders and scaffolding equipment and addressing the safety and health challenges of small business owners and low literacy and limited English speaking workers in the window cleaning industry.
Water-fed Pole Safety Fact Sheet
