This Health and Safety Policy sets out our commitment to providing safe and healthy working conditions for all cleaners, supervisors, clients and members of the public who may be affected by our cleaning activities in the W2 area. We aim to prevent accidents, injuries and work-related ill health through effective planning, supervision and continuous improvement.
The company is committed to:
Identifying, assessing and controlling risks arising from cleaning operations. Providing and maintaining safe equipment, materials and systems of work. Ensuring all cleaners receive suitable information, instruction, training and supervision. Promoting a positive health and safety culture based on responsibility and cooperation. Complying with all relevant health and safety laws and recognised industry standards. Reviewing this policy periodically to ensure it remains effective and up to date.
Management is responsible for ensuring that this policy is implemented, communicated and maintained. This includes providing adequate resources, time and support for health and safety matters and monitoring performance.
Supervisors are responsible for day-to-day implementation of safe working practices. They must ensure that cleaners follow agreed procedures, use equipment correctly, report hazards and incidents promptly and attend scheduled training.
Cleaners are responsible for taking reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their work. This includes following instructions, using personal protective equipment as required, reporting hazards or defects and refraining from unsafe behaviour.
Clients share responsibility for providing a safe environment at their premises. They must inform us of known hazards, provide safe access and egress and cooperate with our risk control measures.
We carry out suitable and proportionate risk assessments for cleaning tasks and locations in the W2 service area. These assessments consider, where relevant, slips and trips, manual handling, electrical safety, working at height, use of cleaning chemicals, lone working, exposure to biological hazards and security of staff at clients properties.
Findings from risk assessments are used to develop safe systems of work, method statements and site-specific instructions. Cleaners must familiarise themselves with these procedures and follow them at all times.
All cleaners receive an introduction to the companys health and safety expectations before starting work. Further training is provided for specific tasks, sites and equipment, and may include correct use of chemicals, safe lifting and carrying techniques, use of step ladders, safe use of electrical equipment and personal protective equipment requirements.
Information on hazards and precautions is communicated through written instructions, on-site briefings and ongoing supervision. Supervisors monitor work practices regularly to ensure standards are maintained and to identify additional training needs.
Appropriate personal protective equipment is provided according to the outcome of risk assessments and the tasks being carried out. This may include protective gloves, footwear with slip-resistant soles, eye protection, face masks or coverings and protective clothing.
Cleaners must use personal protective equipment as instructed, keep it in good condition and report any damage or loss immediately so that replacements can be arranged.
Cleaning chemicals are selected and used in line with recognised safety standards. Safety data and usage instructions are followed to ensure chemicals are stored, diluted, used and disposed of safely.
Chemicals must never be mixed unless instructions explicitly allow it. Cleaners must work in well-ventilated areas where possible, avoid skin and eye contact and wash hands thoroughly after use. Any spills or splashes must be dealt with promptly using appropriate procedures.
Good housekeeping is essential to reduce the risk of slips and trips during cleaning work. Cleaners must display warning signs when floors are wet or being cleaned, keep walkways clear of obstacles such as equipment, bags and cables, report damaged flooring, loose mats or other trip hazards and clean up spills immediately where it is safe to do so.
Where cleaning is carried out in shared or public areas, additional care is taken to protect members of the public from slip and trip risks while work is in progress.
Many cleaning tasks involve lifting, carrying and moving equipment or materials. To reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries, we provide guidance on correct manual handling techniques and wherever possible use trolleys and other aids, minimise carrying distances and avoid unnecessary lifting or awkward postures.
Cleaners must not attempt to lift items that are too heavy or awkward. Any concerns about loads, equipment or work layout should be reported to a supervisor so that adjustments can be made.
All cleaning equipment is selected, maintained and inspected to ensure it is safe and suitable for use. This includes vacuum cleaners, floor machines, extension leads and other tools used during cleaning operations.
Cleaners must visually check equipment before use and must not use any item that appears damaged or defective. Electrical cables must be routed to avoid trip hazards, and equipment must be disconnected before maintenance or cleaning. Only authorised persons may carry out repairs.
Some cleaning tasks may be carried out outside normal business hours or at quiet sites. Where lone working is required, we assess the associated risks and implement suitable controls, such as agreed check-in procedures, clear instructions on locking and alarm systems and defined routes for entry and exit.
Cleaners must follow these procedures, remain alert to their surroundings and immediately report any concerns related to personal security or suspicious activity.
All accidents, injuries, near misses, property damage and dangerous occurrences must be reported as soon as possible. This allows us to investigate causes, implement corrective action and prevent recurrence.
Records of incidents are kept and reviewed regularly. Learning from incidents is shared with staff and used to strengthen our health and safety arrangements.
We recognise the importance of promoting the physical and mental wellbeing of our cleaners. Workloads and schedules are planned so that tasks can be carried out safely and without unreasonable pressure. Where a cleaner has a medical condition or limitation that may affect their work, we will consider reasonable adjustments to ensure they can work safely.
Cleaners are encouraged to raise any concerns about their health, stress, fatigue or workload at the earliest opportunity so that support and solutions can be discussed.
We value feedback from cleaners and clients on all aspects of health and safety. Staff are encouraged to suggest improvements to procedures, equipment or training and to highlight any risks they encounter during their work in the W2 service area.
This policy and related arrangements are reviewed regularly, and whenever there are significant changes in our services, working practices or relevant legislation. Updated versions are communicated to all staff so that everyone understands their responsibilities and the standards we expect.
By working together, we can maintain a safe, healthy and professional cleaning service for all parties involved.
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Price List
| Carpet Cleaning | from £ 55 |
| Upholstery Cleaning | from £ 55 |
| End of Tenancy Cleaning | from £ 95 |
| Domestic Cleaning | from £ 13.50 |
| Regular Cleaning | from £ 13.50 |
| Office Cleaning | from £ 13.50 |
*Price excluding VAT
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