Safety First: How Drone Cleaning Reduces Costs and Risks for Building Maintenance Teams
Maintaining multi-storey buildings is a challenging task for Property and Facilities managers, especially with tight budgets. Speaking to Property Managers I found the biggest cause for delaying regular maintenance was cost.
Traditional methods, involving harnesses, scaffolding, and lifts, often expose workers to high-risk situations, leading to accidents, injuries, and potential legal liabilities.
What are the risks associated with at-heights exterior buidling cleaning?
The Alarming Reality of Falls from Heights
Falls from heights remain one of the leading causes of workplace injuries and fatalities worldwide. These sobering statistics make me sick when thinking of the risks:
- In Australia, falls from heights accounted for 13% of worker fatalities between 2015 and 2019, totaling 122 deaths. (Safe Work Australia)
- A 71% increase in fatalities due to falls from heights was recorded from 2022 to 2023, with incidents rising from 17 to 29. (Safe Work Australia)
- Equipment such as scaffolds, lifts, and ladders contributes to over 60% of fatal falls.
Recent incidents highlight the dangers:
- A roof plumber in Perth tragically fell through a metal roof, underscoring the risks of manual labor at heights.
- A company was fined $40,000 after a worker fell nearly 4 meters from a roof, suffering severe injuries.
These incidents illustrate the urgent need for safer, more reliable cleaning methods.
How Do Traditional Methods Increase Risk and Cost?
- Falls from Heights: Workers relying on scaffolding and lifts face significant fall risks, even with the best safety equipment.
- Equipment Hazards: Heavy machinery and tools increase the likelihood of on-site accidents and also interruptions to tennants.
- Weather Challenges: High winds and rain can delay operations and jeopardise worker safety. Although high wind and rain can also halt drone operations.
- Liability Concerns: Accidents lead to financial liabilities for the cleaning compnay, and reputational damage to both the cleaning compnay and the managing agent.
Traditional methods not only endanger workers but also lead to increased insurance premiums and operational downtime. These hidden costs can weigh heavily on your maintenance budget.
But what if there was a way to ensure safety while maintaining the same high standards of cleanliness?
That’s where Hummingbird Drone Wash comes in.
How Can Hummingbird Drone Wash Eliminate These Risks?
- No Need for Scaffolding or Ladders: With Hummingbird Drone Wash, using an Apellix Powerwash Drone, we can clean surfaces up to 60 meters high, while keeping workers entirely on the ground. This eliminates the need for workers to operate at dangerous heights.
- Safer for Complex Structures: Our drones can navigate intricate building designs and hard-to-reach areas with precision, reducing the need for risky manual labor.
- Reduced Fatigue and Human Error: Drone cleaning minimises physical strain on workers, reducing the likelihood of mistakes and accidents.
- Enhanced Safety Compliance: Hummingbird Drone Wash operates in full adherence to CASA safety standards in Australia, ensuring your building is cleaned responsibly and professionally.
How Does Drone Cleaning Save Property Managers Money?
With Hummingbird Drone Wash, Property and Facilities managers can significantly reduce costs while improving cleaning efficiency. Here’s how we help reduce your expenses with our competitive fees:
- Lower Invoicing Costs: Our streamlined drone cleaning services allow us to offer more affordable pricing than traditional methods.
- Lower Labor Costs: Drone cleaning requires fewer workers, saving you on payroll expenses.
- Reduced Equipment Costs: Eliminate the need for costly scaffolding, lifts, and other heavy equipment.
- Minimised Downtime: Faster cleaning means less disruption to building operations, saving you time and money.
- Lower Insurance Premiums: By reducing risks, drone cleaning can lead to lower liability insurance costs.
- Extended Asset Lifespan: Regular cleaning with drones prevents wear and tear, reducing long-term maintenance costs.
Why Is Hummingbird Drone Wash the Smarter Choice?
With Hummingbird Drone Wash, you’re choosing a safer, smarter, and more cost-effective solution for your building maintenance needs. By adopting this innovative technology, you can:
- Protect Your Team: Keep workers safe by eliminating the need for high-risk tasks.
- Save Money: Cut costs on labor, equipment, and insurance premiums.
- Improve Efficiency: Complete cleaning projects faster, with minimal disruptions to building operations.
- Enhance Asset Value: Maintain a pristine property while extending the lifespan of your building materials.
What’s the Next Step to Elevate Your Maintenance Operations?
Hummingbird Drone Wash is reaching new heightd in the way buildings and hard to access structures are maintained. Ready to take your building maintenance to the next level?
Contact us today for a free quote and see how our drone-powered cleaning solutions can save you time, money, and hassle.
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