MATERIALS

The removal and replacement of windows and doors requires the use of multiple products ranging from the windows/doors/glass themselves to trims, fixings, sealants, PU foam, cleaning products, blades, drill and driver bits plus hand and power tools. James Cole Glass and Glazing give particular consideration to how they obtain, handle, share and store these items.

TRAVELLING TO SITE

Travelling to site poses a challenge for most installation teams as it is near impossible to keep the required 2 metres distance apart when sharing transport.

All installation teams will where possible travel separately to site unless they are members of the same household.

COMMUNICATION WITH THE OCCUPANT

The occupant of the home has a part to play in a smooth and safe installation.

They will be made fully aware during the sales process of what to expect at both survey and installation.

Before arrival, contact should be made with the occupant by phone to perform some checks and explain the measures and procedures that will be undertaken.

The first check should be to ensure that no persons at the property have had COVID-19 symptoms, however mild, in the past 14 days and no persons present are currently shielding. If either are present the job will be postponed.

The occupants should leave all internal doors open to rooms where access will be required to enable optimum airflow.

James Cole Glass and Glazing will advise of estimated time of arrival and ask that upon arrival access be given and a minimum of 2 metres distance be maintained wherever possible.

ACCESS EQUIPMENT

It is in the nature of window installation work that access equipment is required a lot of the time, be it hop-up, steps, ladders, towers, scissor lift, cherry picker or full scaffolding.

These items will be difficult to sanitise properly so PPE such as gloves will be worn when using equipment that will be shared by different people or even erected by a separate company.

REFRESHMENT BREAKS

When working on a site for any length of time people will naturally need welfare and refreshment breaks.

Using the customer’s facilities should be avoided if at all possible. Other options could be:

• If local, returning home or to the office.
• Creating a facility in the work vehicle such as a portable toilet.
• If the installation is ongoing for a longer period having a Portaloo or similar delivered to site.
• Using public facilities, where available.

In all cases, thorough hand cleaning is required after each use and the toilet facilities should be left clean and sanitised after every use.

PACKING UP AT THE END OF THE DAY

Once the day’s installation is complete all tools and work areas are sanitised. 

Hands are washed or sanitised after leaving the property and before returning to the vehicle.

DISPOSAL OF WASTE PRODUCTS

Waste products such as old frames and glass could be contaminated for some time after removal.

Gloves will be used to handle waste when transporting.