Summary
What does a career as a chimney sweep involve? Chimney sweeps clean the chimneys of open fires and the flues for coal, gas, oil and woodfired heating systems and cooking appliances. They help to reduce the risks of chimney fires and dangerous fumes.
Day-to-day tasks include inspecting a chimney or flue before cleaning; ensuring soot and debris does not escape into the room; using brushes to clean the chimney or flue; advising the customer about potential hazards and faults and when the chimney or flue will need cleaning again; using equipment such as smokegenerating machines and CCTV cameras to examine chimneys and investigate faults.See the full content of this document
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Make a Clean Sweep ; Careers in Chimney Sweeping
What personal skills are needed? You need to be physically fit and able to work at heights and If...
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