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ISSUE TEASER:

Many responsibilities are bestowed upon a manual lift operator such as proper use, the ability to handle a hazard, and being up to date on all the current safety standards. Recurring AWC contributor Gary Mauer says to get operator's training for every type of list you use. Training empowers you to stand up for your right to use only safe equipment.

How do you light fires under part-time employees who are often saddled with low-level work, blocked from climbing the corporate ladder, and treated as outsiders by the full-time staff? The first few keys are to give them a warm welcome, provide an orientation, and assign a mentor. You'll have to read on to find out the rest!

Five years ago, AWC featured their first "Women in Our Industry" article. Several women window cleaners proved that they're able to dominate and expand in a male-dominated field. AWC contributor Anne Richter brings the article back and talks with several female window cleaners. Richter concludes that women can do anything with hard work and the right attitude.

ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Read the story of RHG: from window cleaner to major manufacturer
• How to hire smart
• This year's Fish Window Cleaning Convention included a women-only session
• Clean windows without letting high humidity affect the glass