It is important that the correct health and safety protocols are implemented and understood by professional cleaners. Cleaners have a profession that includes working in potentially dangerous environment. It is their responsibility to not only protect themselves, but those around them.
The cleaning industry faces a vast amount of hazards and risks on a daily basis. It may be handling potentially harmful substances to fire hazards. This means that cleaning requires very strict guidelines that ensures the safety of the cleaner, along with your staff and visitors.
Professional cleaners are at risk of developing numerous health conditions from musculoskeletal disorders to eczema or asthma. This can be caused by not adhering to the health and safety regulations.
As a professional office cleaning company in London, our team of cleaners follow numerous steps to ensure safety at all times:
The main safety step when office cleaning is to follow safety procedures. These procedures are in place to give guidelines to our teams, minimising the risk of injury or accidents when using harmful protects to eliminating the risk of spreading bacteria that can result in illness.
Office cleaning often involves wet floors and spills, along with hazards such as wiring. There is a risk of falling when cleaning high to reach spaces. Slips and falls are the most common accident for cleaning staff. While they are not completely avoidable, steps can be taken to protect the cleaner and your team. From the comfortable shoes with a good grip worn by the cleaners to displaying wet floor signs to warn those around them that cleaning is in place, all helps reduce the risk of accidents.
Fire hazards should be eliminated to provide a safe working environment. Cleaning companies carry out thorough fire safety risks and the team know what to do should a fire break out. Fire hazards can be reduced by ensuring flammable materials are kept away from ignition sources. A build up of rubbish should be avoided, along with fire escapes being kept clear.
Hazardous and chemical cleaners are common in the cleaning industry, though eco-friendly products are taking centre-stage. This does mean that any cleaning products need to be handled and stored correctly. This involves following the manufacturers instructions.
We recommend partnering with professional office cleaners as the safest method to clean your office. If you want consistently clean and hygienic results without the hassle or fuss, then get in touch with Sloane Cleaning Services today. We meet all health and safety regulations, providing you and your team with a clean, healthy, and safe working environment.