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Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (Anglian Home Improvements)

Wherever practicable, an insulating fill should be inserted or injected around the full perimeter of the
frame, between the frame and the structural opening. Any such insulation should be sufficiently flexible
that it does not interfere with any expansion and contraction of the frame.

The occupier should be made aware of the method of operation, locking and unlocking and fire egress.
Written operating and maintenance instructions should be provided. Ideally, all occupants of a
household, other than small children, should carry out the operation of the windows and doorsets,
particularly the operation of safety restrictors and their release for egress, in order to identify any
difficulties any occupant might have and to agree remedies.
Cleaning of glass can be carried out using a solution of detergent in warm water. This method is
particularly suitable for more heavily soiled surfaces, such as the external face of the glass.
Alternatively, less heavily soiled glass surfaces can be cleaned using a soft cloth and proprietary glass
cleaner, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

PVC-U Frames should be washed using a solution of detergent in warm water. This may be
conveniently carried out less frequently but while the glass is cleaned externally. Non-abrasive
proprietary cleaners, suitable for PVC-U, can be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
In the event of unusual or stubborn marks and stains, advice should be sought from the window
supplier.
Solvents, thinners, solvent-based cleaners and abrasive cleaners should not be used.

The sealant between a frame and the building can be cleaned in a similar manner to the frame, taking
care not to break the seal to the frame or substrate.

A thin film of light oil on friction stays and mechanisms will enhance their corrosion resistance.

Residential door hinges with plastics bushes require no lubrication. The low-friction bushes could be
damaged by the application of mineral oil over the long term.

Working at Height:

The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require that all work at height is properly planned and organised,
this should include ensuring that working platforms are installed at the correct height for the work

In all situations where guard rails are required to prevent persons falling, whether this be a working
platform erected for the purpose or the use of an existing structure such as a flat roof the top guard rail
or similar means of protection must be at least 950mm above the edge from which a person is liable to
fall.

Toe boards must also be in place and be sufficient to prevent the fall of any person, material or object
from any place of work and intermediate guard rails shall be positioned so that any gap between it and
other means of protection does not exceed 470mm.

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