Cleaning of External Windows at Height Toolbox Talk

This external window cleaning toolbox talk template from Health & Safety Zone offers a comprehensive safety briefing for cleaning crews, facilities managers, site supervisors and contractors who need clear guidance on performing window cleaning at height. The template addresses the principal hazards associated with external window work, including fall risks from ladders, MEWPs or rope access, chemical exposure to solvents such as isopropyl alcohol, slip hazards from wet glass surfaces, electrical hazards near power lines and manual‑handling injuries when lifting buckets or equipment. Each section provides practical DO and DON’T actions, specifies required personal protective equipment, and cites the relevant UK regulations to ensure compliance. The content is fully editable – you can insert your own company name, add site‑specific risk notes and adapt the checklist to match the equipment and chemicals used on your projects. It is suitable for high‑rise construction sites, commercial office blocks, residential towers, hospitals and any premises where external glazing must be cleaned safely. Fully editable – customise the text, update the risk assessment tables and share the document with your team in minutes. Compliant with: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, Work at Height Regulations 2005, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002, Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.