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ISSUE TEASER:

The rubber in squeegee blades is one thing high-rise and residential window cleaners have in common - another may be the rubber suction cup. AWC contributor Gary Mauer says the suction cup is the key to compliance for worksite stabilization due to OSHA's new rules. Mauer also goes into further detail about suction cups and OSHA standards.

An article by Philip M. Perry teaches how to avoid costly penalties for misclassifications when dealing with the IRS. Perry covers the topics of saving money, how to protect yourself, why to audit your workforce, and knowing what questions to ask. Window cleaner Don Chute passed away from his battle with cancer. Read all about his life story and how he impacted the window cleaning industry.

Maintaining a cooperative, safe work environment is crucial to the success of your business. AWC contributor Anne Richter discusses unacceptable employee behavior and how to handle it. Richter touches upon the price of inaction, the definition of unacceptable in the workplace, and how to handle the situation among other helpful tidbits.

ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS:

• New developments in IWCA/GANA disagreements over fabricating debris
• Perks of using a mobile office as a window cleaner
• J. Racenstein acquires Colker Company's Window Cleaning Division
• Ettore introduces their new ContourPro+ Squeegee