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7 Ways to Prevent Injuries When Cleaning
By :
Jean Hanson
There are many ways you or your cleaning workers can become injured on the job. By taking a few precautions and spending time on safety training, you can save your cleaning company money by preventing accidents from happening. Here are a few tips for preventing injuries:
Stay Healthy and Safe by Improving Your Cleaning Methods
By :
Steve Hanson
Today's concerns about health and safety extends into the world of cleaning. If we want to keep ourselves and our employees safe and healthy, there are things we can do to improve our cleaning methods.
How to Protect Your Hands and Feet While Cleaning
By :
Jean Hanson
It's important for cleaning companies to establish guidelines for protecting their employees hands and feet. Without hand protection, workers can become exposed to germs, bacteria, and harsh chemicals. Without proper foot protection, workers are subject to injury. The following are tips for protecting the hands and feet of custodial employees.
How to Avoid Wintertime Slips and Falls
By :
Jean Hanson
In many parts of the country, winter brings with it wet and icy conditions. This is dangerous not only for driving, but also for walking! Thousands of injuries occur from people slipping and falling because of ice and snow. Reducing injuries is possible when your employees take a little extra time and taking a few precautions to avoid slips and falls.
How to Prevent Slips and Falls When Cleaning
By :
Steve Hanson
Slips and falls are among the most common accidents that occur in both commercial buildings and residential homes. Every custodial worker needs to take the proper precautions when working in order to prevent slip and fall accidents. The following tips will help.
How to Use Cleaning Chemicals Safely
By :
Steve Hanson
Cleaning companies use a variety of cleaning chemicals to get the job done. It's important for every worker to protect themselves and work safely with all chemicals they use.
How to Lift Properly
By :
Jean Hanson
If you own or work in a cleaning business, you no doubt do your fair share of lifting. This article has general guidelines for lifting properly.
What your cleaning company needs to know about the Hazard Communication Law
By :
Jean Hanson
As a cleaning company you use various chemicals in your day-to-day operations. Products such as floor finish, toilet bowl cleaners, disinfectants, carpet spotters and all-purpose cleaners contain various ingredients that can pose a hazard to your employees' health and well-being.
Is Your Janitor Closet Safe?
By :
Steve Hanson
Most commercial cleaning chemicals stored in janitor closets are safe, as long as they're being stored and used according to the manufacturer's directions. However some products used by cleaning companies can cause dangerous situations and adverse health affects.
Cleaning Chemical Safety
By :
Jean Hanson
As a cleaning business owner, you need to keep yourself and your employees safe by using cleaning chemical safety guidelines recommended by OSHA.
Janitor Closets: safe, clean, organized
By :
Steve Hanson
Safety and cleanliness in the workplace starts with well-organized janitors closets. Hospitals, universities, apartment complexes, and office buildings are all places that rely on an efficient and effective janitorial staff to keep things running smoothly. But this can only be accomplished if the supplies for that staff are well-organized and kept properly stored.
Safe and Sound - Follow Safety Guidelines to Avoid Accidents & Injuries
By :
Jean Hanson
Prevent workplace accidents with proper employee training. Because of the chemicals and equipment that are a part of a cleaning company's daily routine.
What You Should Know About the pH Scale
By :
Steve Hanson
The pH scale determines the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. The scale ranges from 0 to 14. At the 0 end of the scale is where solutions are very acidic.
Practical Safety Tips for Janitorial Workers
By :
Jean Hanson
No matter what job your employees are performing, an accident can happen. Safety in the workplace should be a concern for everyone. Lost time can mean lost wages for employees and higher insurance costs for the employer. Following a few safety guidelines can help keep your employees on the job and your costs down.
Avoid Slips, Trips, and Falls While Cleaning a Commercial Office Building
By :
Steve Hanson
In the cleaning business there are many conditions that exist where slips, trips or falls could occur. This article shows you how to keep yourself and others safe by being aware of them.
Ice Melt - How Does It Work?
By :
Steve Hanson
In the winter months, many building facility managers have the added task of keeping sidewalks and outside entryways free of ice and snow. How do you know what type of deicer to use? Although all deicers work basically the same way, they contain different ingredients which may or may not be appropriate for your situation.
Protect Your Cleaning Crew and Tenants from Slip/Fall Accidents
By :
Steve Hanson
It is estimated that more than eight million people are injured each year by accidental slips and falls, costing thousands of dollars in emergency room and hospital costs. These are often preventable, and the responsibility lies with the employer to take every necessary precaution to protect workers.
Train Your Cleaning Staff to Read MSDS Sheets
By :
Steve Hanson
The material safety data sheet (MSDS) is the way to make sure your cleaning staff have all the information they need about hazards and safe handling of chemicals used on the job. Simply giving the MSDS sheets to your cleaning staff is not enough; it is your responsibility to make sure proper training is available.
Cleaning with Hydrogen Peroxide
By :
Steve Hanson
Cleaning with hydrogen peroxide - also referred to as H2O2 - is one of the easiest ways to make sure that you provide a safer, cleaner space, with lower bacteria levels, but without the risk of the toxicity that is sometimes associated with cleaners. By cleaning with hydrogen peroxide, you not only protect the health of your employees and the other building users, but you also help to reduce the damage that is done to the environment.
How to Use Ladders Safely
By :
Jean Hanson
When you're in the cleaning business, it's likely you and your employees will need to use ladders occasionally. Whether it's to wash windows or to dust a hard-to-reach ledge, training your employees to use ladders safely is very important if you don't want them to fall. The following are tips for using ladders safely.
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