Maids not allowed to clean exterior of windows unless superv

[Nonewid]

SINGAPORE: The Manpower Ministry has ruled that with immediate effect, employers shall not allow their foreign domestic workers (FDW) to clean the exterior of windows unless two safety conditions are met.

 

Firstly, the employer or an adult is physically present to supervise the maid.

 

And, secondly, window grilles must be installed and locked at all times during the cleaning process.

MOM said the new rules will apply to all homes, except for windows that are at ground level or along common corridors.

 

 

Gd la, finally something in place to protect our domestic workers.. dun really see the need to clean the exterior of windows till sparkling clean.. but then, how to clean windown when grills are locked ah?

[Icedbs]

  On 6/5/2012 at 12:40 AM, Nonewid said:

SINGAPORE: The Manpower Ministry has ruled that with immediate effect, employers shall not allow their foreign domestic workers (FDW) to clean the exterior of windows unless two safety conditions are met.

 

Firstly, the employer or an adult is physically present to supervise the maid.

 

And, secondly, window grilles must be installed and locked at all times during the cleaning process.

MOM said the new rules will apply to all homes, except for windows that are at ground level or along common corridors.

 

 

Gd la, finally something in place to protect our domestic workers.. dun really see the need to clean the exterior of windows till sparkling clean.. but then, how to clean windown when grills are locked ah?

 

Not impossible, but now we may have many of those long window cleaner dropping from heights because it is hard to hold them properly when the window grill is closed.