Wednesday 20th February 2013 - How your business can engage with young people Employers are being encouraged to attend an event in East London promoting industry to young people.  In conjunction with Poplar HARCA, Asset Skills is hosting this free, informative session which seeks to foster greater collaboration between business and education.

When and where:
Thursday 21 March, 14:30 – 17:00
St Paul's Way Centre, 83 St Paul's Way, London, E3 4AJ.
What will be covered?
• How employers and schools/colleges can work effectively together
• Myth busting and Q & A
• Inspiring programmes and opportunities to get involved in, such as the Youth Employment Charter and the School Matching Service.
There will be presentations from:
• Poplar HARCA, who are able to share good practice and discuss the benefits to their business  The event will have refreshments and offers great networking opportunities.
It will outline the business case for engaging with young people and schools/colleges, and will equip employers with the know-how to include young people in their business activities.
We are planning a ‘big and busy’ event so please sign up as soon as possible to secure your place.   Registration is simple, just click here.  If you would like further information please contact Andrew Cook on acook@assetskills.org  or call 01392 423 399.
 

‘In order to conserve water resources, window cleaners should use a mix of conventional window cleaning practices with buckets, squeegees and applicators as well as telescopic poles alongside the use of water-fed pole systems, alongside the objectives of avoiding work at height whenever possible’ Also by reporting any leaking overflow pipes. 

Thursday 22nd November 2011 - "The Federation of Window Cleaners (FWC) is pleased to announce forming a Strategic Alliance with the International Window Cleaning Association(IWCA) based in the USA  and the the Australian Window Cleaning Federation (AWCF) based in Australia. The immediate goals of this Alliance are: 1) to document and promote accurate technical information related to window/glass cleaning; 2) to develop a written ASTM glass cleaning Standard to be used worldwide; 3) to establish working relationships with glass fabricators and manufacturers within the international glass industry; and 4) to advance scientific research on the causes of tempered glass scratching and improvements in cleaning methods.

For additional information please visit www.IWCA.org; www.f-w-c.co.uk/; or www.awcf.org.au"

Monday 12th September 2011 - Businesses are being reminded about new incident reporting arrangements being introduced from today Click Here for more

Friday 15th April - latest e-Bulletin from the Slips, Trips and Falls from Height Team Slips, trips and falls from height can all have serious consequences. Everyone can do more to ensure their workplace becomes a safer environment. The effects of slips, trips and falls at work are far reaching, both for those involved, their families and the industries they work in. The cost to society alone is in the order of £800 million a year.   In the health and social care sector, there were over 1600 major injuries to employees during 2009/10(p) as a result of a slip or trip at work  Use the HSE slip and trip hazard-spotting checklist to see what improvements you can make http://www.hse.gov.uk/shatteredlives/hazardchecklist.pdf 

Friday 8th April 2011 - Funded places for new team leader qualification -Act fast or miss out  Asset Skills has a number of places available on a new qualification for the cleaning industry. The new Certificate in Cleaning Supervision is a level 3 qualification for team leaders in the industry. It is the first qualification in the UK to combine higher level cleaning knowledge with the development of management skills. Employers wishing to pilot this new qualification can receive 50% funding from the Skills Funding Agency towards its cost.

The funding is available for a limited period only under the government-funded Joint Investment Programme. It is the first time that money has been available for a higher level technical qualification specifically for the cleaning industry. Places are available throughout England and preference will be given to employers who can provide a group of candidates.

Places are on a first come first served basis and the funding is available for a limited period only. Candidates would ideally be ready to start by the end April.

To find out more about the qualifications and how to access the funding, please contact ukacademy@assetskills.org or phone 0844 822 2525.

Friday 11th March 2011  We hereby give notice that the Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Window Cleaners is to be held on Monday 4th April 2011in the Boardroom Summerfield House, Harrogate Road, Reddish, Stockport SK5 6HQ.  Commencing at 2.00 pm.  To assist in formulating the agenda would members please forward your proposals in writing to the office by 30th March.  Also, to confirm your attendance.

Wednesday 7th July 2010 - Warning to everyone - A Magazine for Crime Prevention are currently looking for advertisers to go in their annual magazine - this is a SCAM....Do not part with any money.  Should you receive a call from them - refer them to the police and If possible warn off your friends/customers. 

Monday 21st June 2010 - SALES - Waterfed poles and associated accessories, including Dowex Resin now available at very competitive prices from the Federation of Window Cleaners -  Click Here  To see our online store.   or Click Here  to view our catalogue

Thursday 11th February 2010 Chemical Compliance Campaign within the Environment Agency, which regulates part of EC Regulation 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/sectors/36732.aspx  are running a compliance campaign over the next few months which is aimed at assessing industry compliance with the restriction and taking enforcement action for any non-compliance. We will be targeting companies that produce or distribute textile protection products / waterproofers or cleaning products that could contain PFOS. We also aim to raise awareness of the restriction through relevant organisations such as trade associations and other professional bodies. C;ick  Here  for BCC Briefing

Friday 9th October 2009 -Terry Turbo Burrows breaks his own Word Record in just 9.14 seconds at the 2009 FWC Window Cleaning Competition in Blackpool, Lancashire.  Terry left just two water smears on the three 45" square windows, which resulted in adding a one second penalty point to his original time of 8.14 seconds to make 9.14 seconds - Well done Terry!! Click Here  for the BBC News report & video

Tuesday 14th July 2009 - FWC Cleaning Windows Safely IOSH accredited training courses covering both the use of portable ladders and WaterFed Pole Systems.  Written by window cleaners for window cleaners. Forthcoming registration dates 17th September for London - 21st August -2nd October for Wales and 8th October for Blackpool  Click Here for more information these training courses

Monday 23rd June 2008 - An excellent Course and very well presented... This is Just one of the comments following the FWC's first IOSH "Cleaning Windows Safely" Course that was delivered at their premises in Stockport on Monday.   Click Here for more information about these courses

Monday26th November 2007 - Back to Ladders due to Drought? HSE issued advice to Window Cleaners Click Here  for more information.  

Friday 23rd March 2007 - Consultation on proposed changes to powers to restrict non-essential uses of water Click Here for more information

1st January 2007 - Trade Association celebrates 60 years! Founded in November 1947 by Albert Townsend Senior. The Federation of Window Cleaners has come a long way since it was established.  Click here for more on this.

25th October 2006 - Scotland Licensing Meeting -The Federation arranged a meeting in Edinburgh on Saturday 4^th November to discuss the various unfair Licensing problems and the way forward on this issue.  Click here for more information on the meeting

1st September 2006 - News Release - Drought Order Withdrawn! Thames Water withdraws application for London Drought Order - Customer savings helped to ease water shortages Click here to read the News release