AWC Magazine - Issue 143

ISSUE TEASER:

Excellent Window Cleaning's Jonathan Hood suddenly passed away at the age of 38. Read all about his impact on the window cleaning industry and a brief overview of his life. Hood always enjoyed playing with his children, being with his wife, and running his company.

AWC contributor Gary Mauer returns with more window cleaning safety guidance. According to Mauer, OSHA has proposed adopting a 300 foot limit on RDS descents. He explores the pros and cons of the proposed rule in addition to questioning the reasoning behind it.

If asked, almost any window cleaner will tell you his horror story about that one job that was so difficult, nasty, or challenging that he felt like declining the job. Read all about a few window cleaners' horror stories from dealing with -11 degree winds to fighting off spiders.

ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS:

• 2011 Economic Outlook
• Updates to the IWCA/GANA fabricating debris situation
• Learn the ins and outs of workers compensation
• Why RDS workers wear helmets