Hiring a professional cleaning company isn't simply choosing a provider that will keep your workplace clean, it is about ensuring your workplace remains safe for your employees and visitors, along with the cleaning staff. Before signing a contract, asking direct questions about safety protocols will give you peace of mind and protect your facility from unnecessary liability.
This is an important question, ensuring the cleaning team that arrives at your workplace have the proper training when it comes to cleaning operations. Identify if the cleaners undergo comprehensive safety training, induction training, and routine refresher courses. Cleaners should be thoroughly educated on regulatory standards, such as Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) or OSHA hazard communication.
Commercial cleaning products often contain potent active ingredients. Ask the cleaning company how they handle chemical dilution, storage, and cross-contamination prevention. Additionally, confirm that Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are maintained for every product used on-site and are easily accessible in the event of an emergency.
A reputable cleaning company provides their cleaners with the appropriate PPE that is tailored to the specific cleaning task. Ask what equipment technicians are required to wear, such as chemical-resistant gloves, eye protection, or slip-resistant footwear, and how often equipment is inspected or replaced.
Gain insight into their on-site safety procedures during business hours. Wet floors or trailing cables present the risk of slips and falls. Ensure the cleaners use warning signs, physical barriers, or schedule heavy floor care out of office hours. Also ensure their cleaning equipment is regularly inspected and tested.
Even with strict safety controls, unexpected accidents can occur. Ask for proof of valid Employer’s Liability and Public Liability Insurance. Valid insurance guarantees that you aren't held liable if a cleaning operative sustains an injury or causes accidental property damage on your premises.
After-hours cleaning provides you with flexibility and no disruption to your team, but it does pose a serious security concern. In addition to ensuring the cleaning team have been thoroughly vetted, ask the cleaning company about their key safety protocols and if they have digital sign in and out systems, providing real time information on when cleaners arrived and left.
Partnering with a cleaning service that prioritizes transparent, documented safety standards shields your organization from risk while ensuring a healthy environment every single day. Contact Sloane Cleaning Services today to find out more. We have been proudly providing companies with high quality, safe, and reliable cleaning services for more than forty five years.