George Brewer GHB Window Cleaning & 1World1sky teamed up with Seattle Children’s hospital and spread super hero powers to all the kids and families.
Click below to see the article on KIRO 7 News.
Window washers help brighten the day at Seattle Children Hospital – KIRO 7
GHB Window Cleaning is committed to helping homeowners & business’s in Seattle and around the Washington state by ‘Making Windows Shine.’ Recently, we were invited by Redfin to contribute to their article, Window Cleaning Tips from the Pros.
Certain conditions can lead to window condensation and mold. When mold is present, it’s often a warning sign that excessive moisture exists inside the house. Condensation on windows is a result of low temperatures on the surface of the glass and high moisture content in the air. To help prevent condensation and window mold, check all windows for smooth operation and increase interior ventilation. Also, make sure to use exhaust fans when showering or cooking. If condensation persists, consider installing a dehumidifier or ceiling fans to improve air circulation.
Don’t use any caustic chemicals, petroleum cleaners or razor blades to clean windows. This includes not using abrasive pads or putty knives. Instead, Do use mild dish soap, like Dawn, and clean water and always rinse completely and wipe dry with a soft cloth. For best cleaning results, avoid washing glass windows in direct sunlight. If screens are present, remember to remove screens prior to window cleaning which is the perfect time to wash screens with mild soap, rinse and re-install.
Check out Redfin’s article to see what other window cleaning experts had to say about tips for improving your home to sell and to ensure that every aspect of your house looks pristine, especially your windows.
Over the weekend, our window cleaning technicians were hard at work in Olympia cleaning the windows at the Labor and Industry building. The department of LnI implements many of the safety procedures window cleaners practice day in and day out and they know we take pride in executing a safe working environment for our employees and also for pedestrians that are in the vicinity.
Prior to hiring a window cleaner we encourage all Property Managers / Owners to interview the company and ask the below questions to ensure cleaning companies are following state & federal laws. If the cleaning company can’t answer all the below questions correctly, it may be time to interview other window companies. This will ensure you are protecting your investment plus it will limit your liability.
And remember, always get a copy of a Certificate of Insurance and ask to be added an additional insured. You may also request information on their training and certification programs.
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by: John Knicely Updated:
KIRO 7 viewers are stepping up after our story about a South Seattle school in need of sports equipment.
Supersonics legend and current P.E. teacher, Donald “Slick” Watts, has gotten dozens of calls after telling KIRO 7 of a $500 donation from his friend at GHB Window Cleaning.
On Monday morning, George Brewer presented the $500 check at an assembly at Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School. Watts says it’s all about making sure kids get physical activity.
“With all these computers in the world we need to do something to get kids moving,” said Watts. “And this is a start.”
The donation isn’t lost on the students.
“I’m looking forward to playing 4 Square,” said 5th Grader Kayla Dumlao. “And I think the donation is very helpful to the school.”
“It’s a pretty good donation and a big donation too,” said Naylani Mwamba-Hunter. “I think it’s a pretty cool thing for our school, plus a lot of the balls here have gone flat.”
Watts is encouraged by the offers for more donations and hopes more businesses will step up.
“I got 40 soccer balls coming and they are $17.95 a piece,” said Watts. “So that’s why we are asking other companies, especially Cascade Masonry. Don’t forget what he told me. I’ll be waiting, because we need more.”
Watts says this all just reaffirms what he’s known since he moved here 40 years ago to play for the Sonics.
“Seattle, Washington is the best place in the world to live,” said Watts.
With Monday’s donation, the school is also getting 20 4-square balls, 10 basketballs, and about 30 jump ropes.
GHB Window Cleaning Inc. and Slick Watts, former NBA Seattle Super Sonic, teamed up to donate money towards new playground equipment. On Feb. 8th 2016, George Brewer, president of GHB Window Cleaning Services INC. presented MLK Elementary School a check to help in their efforts to purchase more playground balls for ‘Square Ball,’ Soccer & Kids Outdoor Games . Since airing, many have joined in the efforts and continue to bless the school with monies to purchase new playground equipment.
It is so great to see the local News take part in sharing the story with the community and giving the story ‘wings’ so other people can give to the local community.
The Senior Housing Assistance Group (known in the Pacific Northwest as SHAG) has grown to become the largest operator of affordable senior living communities in the Puget Sound and is continually investing into each community by teaming up with GHB Window Cleaning Services Inc. to provide exterior cleaning & maintenance at SHAG properties throughout Washington.
The partnership builds upon SHAG’s mission statement, “Enhancing & enriching the lives of people through affordable housing” by improving the value & quality of each housing structure to guarantee that the residences that live there can be proud to call it ‘home’. Along with assurance that each rental space, in over 28 communities growing from Bellingham to Olympia, is a safe and pleasant environment. These values are a reflection of the core standards of GHB Inc., which is to help the Pacific Northwest sparkle & shine through high quality professional cleaning services. Window cleaning at several SHAG communities have already started in the region and in September, mid-rise pressure washing & window cleaning will take place in SHAG communities around Seattle.
“It is such a great opportunity to team up with SHAG who empowers seniors with respect & dignity through affordable housing. We all have aging parents that deserve the best and to be able to offer superior maintenance services to these communities & our loved one’s is an honor,” said George Brewer CEO of GHB Inc.
SHAG continues to lead the way for affordable senior housing while keeping their focus on whom they serve. The new partnership reinforces SHAG’s commitment to ensure that each community ‘Sparkles’ with continued upkeep.
To learn more about SHAG, visit http://www.housing4seniors.com or to learn more about GHB Window Cleaning Services Inc, visit https://ghbwindowcleaning.com//.
About GHB Window Cleaning Inc.
GHB Window Cleaning Services Inc., provides affordable quality window cleaning services in Seattle, Bellevue and Washington State. They specialize in residential window washing and commercial midrise and high-rise window cleaning and clearly shine in customer service. Their elite Safety Division focused on Fall Protection and exclusive employee training separates them as the best. Visit https://ghbwindowcleaning.com// to learn more about their services.
Contact:
Dawn Houg
GHB Inc., Media Relations
Web. https://ghbwindowcleaning.com//
Bellevue, WA July 31, 2015 – With Seattle patiently waiting for football season, the Virginia Mason Athletic Center is supporting local businesses as they gear up for training camp. GHB Window Cleaning Inc., a small Seattle Business, has been working hard preforming exterior window cleaning and top –bottom pressure washing services at the facility; helping prepare the VMAC for the return of the 2015 Conference Champions. However, it takes a great game plan to execute work at heights over 120 feet.
Although this game plan may not consist of X’s & O’s or a quarterback sneak, it does include a route to safety that always leads to a win. Prior to work commencing, Labor and Industries requires all contractors to have an Accident Prevention Program and with the technicians working as high as 120 feet a Site Specific Safety Plan or Fall Protection Work Plan is required. This plan identifies fall hazards of 10 feet or more and informs the technicians and the facility of the methods of fall protection being used as well as a detailed rescue strategy if needed. The department of Labor and Industries & OSHA imposes heavy fines for companies that do not follow these regulations. The laws are inforce to keep workers safe & limit liability. Because of the safety preparations executed beforehand and a winning game plan, GHB Inc. has a perfect, flawless safety record; Win!
George Brewer, President of GHB Window Cleaning Inc., recognizes that safety is always priority one and has on-going employee training & offers his expertise to other local business’s in the area. He said, “Falls are one of the most common serious work related accident and so many owners are unaware of their obligations when it comes to laws that govern fall protection both on the State (WISHA) & Federal (OSHA) Level. … Our game plan simple; prepare & train with safety and execute with quality service.”
To learn more about working at heights & fall protection safety, visit us at http://ghbfallprotection.com or call (844) 438-4429.
About GHB Window Cleaning Inc.
GHB Window Cleaning Services Inc., provides affordable quality window cleaning services in Seattle, Bellevue and Washington State. They specialize in residential window washing and commercial midrise and high-rise window cleaning and clearly shine in customer service. Their elite Safety Division focused on Fall Protection and exclusive employee training separates them as the best. Visit https://ghbwindowcleaning.com// to learn more about their services.
Contact:
Dawn Houg
GHB Inc., Media Relations
Web. https://ghbwindowcleaning.com//
Email: office@nullghbwindows.com
Tel. (425)250-1044
In a recent fall restraint system anchor inspections for a client in Seattle, it was discovered that the system had to be red tagged due to the anchor not withstanding proper load limits which could cause massive injury or death to an employee using this system. The anchors on the system were not secure to the roof and loose. OSHA 1910 governs fall protection systems and states (10) Anchorages to which personal fall arrest equipment is attached shall be capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached, or shall be designed, installed, and used as part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two, under the supervision of a qualified person.
If a fall arrest – restraint system or roof anchors are on any building, building owners are required to have them inspected at intervals not exceeding 12 months.
OSHA 1910.66 | WAC Chapter 296 Annual Inspections of Roof Anchors, Fall Protection System Inspection and tests – Periodic inspections and tests. OSHA 1910.66(g)(2)(i) Related building supporting structures shall undergo periodic inspection by a competent person at intervals not exceeding 12 months.
1910.66(g)(2)(iii) The building owner shall keep a certification record of each inspection and test required under paragraphs (g)(2)(i) and (ii) of this section. The certification record shall include the date of the inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection, and the number, or other identifier, of the building support structure and equipment which was inspected. This certification record shall be kept readily available for review by the Assistant Secretary of Labor or the Assistant Secretary’s representative and by the employer.
Building owners Responsibility – Separate from the annual inspections, building owners shall ensure equipment or anchors be re-certified 1. At periods not to exceed 10 years, 2. When equipment shows excessive wear or damage, 3. When re-roofing or renovation 4. When equipment is modified or removed from the structure.
With Spring Time just around the corner, it’s important to re-visit safety information about window cleaning safety & fall protection. With the recent news stories in New York & Seattle it’s beneficial for property owners & management companies to ask the right questions when it comes to safety. Below are a few simple questions to ask your current window cleaning team to ensure proper safety rules & OSHA standards are being followed.
At GHB Window Cleaning Inc. we believe that education is the first step to safety! That is why we are the only Window Cleaning Company in the Seattle area that has a division focused on fall protection safety and education plus our safety record is flawless. Also, most building owners are not aware that they are responsible for inspections & certification for any fall protection & fall restraint system. Our goal is to heighten awareness for owners, employees & property management companies of their obligations when it comes to fall protection.
Please visit GHB Fall Protection Inc. and GHB Window Cleaning Inc. to learn about the services & training we offer.
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