As with many things in life, it is often necessary to make compromises. But there is one thing that you should never compromise on, and that is the health and safety of yourself, your employees, and other users of your site. Nobody should ever be injured, become ill, or die because someone, somewhere, was willing to compromise on their well-being.
This is where commercial and industrial cleaning companies can help, ensuring your site is in tip-top condition. But of course, even cleaning can pose risks. Below we explore how a professional cleaning company can help manage that risk to keep your premises clean and safe at the same time.
Best practice with everyday cleaning operations
Slippery floors are a well-recognised danger when cleaning is underway or has just been completed. This type of danger is not only present for the cleaners themselves, but for anyone, including members of the general public, who walk across these areas.
Sections of flooring undergoing cleaning must be clearly identified and carefully cordoned off, while surfaces should be completely dry before safety cones and warning signs are removed. It’s not just about slips or trips either. Any cleaning products used should be safe for the immediate environment and its users and should be kept out of the way. This is standard best practice and will be followed by any professional cleaning company worth their salt.
At-height cleaning operations
Floor cleaning is a relatively low-risk operation, but what about cleaning windows at height? For anyone who is inexperienced, falls from height are one of the most common causes of death or serious injury in the workplace, as is the risk of objects being dropped onto passers-by from on high. That’s why we would never recommend that you attempt to clean windows or other parts of your property that are difficult to reach; not only could you be left with poor results, but it could also result in an injury. Always enlist the services of the professionals who have the best equipment for the job.
Fulfilling your health and safety obligations
If you hire cleaning contractors, it is important to check that they have the proper health and safety regimes in place. Here at Associated Cleaning Contractors (ACC), we give health and safety top billing. All of the operations we carry out are meticulously pre-checked by going through professional risk assessments. All of the materials we use are also controlled by our rigorous C.O.S.H.H (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) protocols.
We are members of the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICS) and are accredited members of the Federation of Window Cleaners. The health and safety of not only our own employees but yours and that of the general public is our prime concern.
When you choose ACC as your cleaning contractor, you are fulfilling your health and safety obligations in all circumstances. Contact us today for peace of mind.
