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![]() ![]() This meant a lot of buildings in California that did not legally require an OPOS had one created for the building regardless. To eliminate or greatly reduce the chance of future window cleaning accidents anywhere in the country, they required a “Service Plan” (AKA OPOS in California) for all their buildings. In the early 2000s, many of the larger real estate investment trusts (REITs) had major window cleaning accidents on the East Coast. WHY DO SO MANY BUILDINGS HAVE AN OPOS, EVEN THOUGH THEY DON’T NEED ONE? The training of employees is the sole responsibility of their employer: the window cleaning contractor. An OPOS is NOT designed to teach or train window cleaners on how to use or operate any suspension system. Also, it shall clearly inform the cleaners if there are any dangers on the building that they should be aware of. The primary intent of the OPOS is to have a document available that clearly outlines the safe methods and procedures to access the building façade that can be easily understood by the appropriate employee. It shall lay out those methods and procedures in a fashion that is comprehensive, legible and easy for everyone to follow. WHAT IS AN OPOS?Īn Operating Procedures Outline Sheet (OPOS) is a document/drawing that includes the necessary elements in pictorial and written form to instruct employees about the safe use of roof-supported building maintenance equipment or window cleaning procedures. “What is an Operating Procedures Outline Sheet (OPOS) – and do I legally need one?
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