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Safety
Cleaning employees have one of the highest accidents rates of any industry. Because cleaning employees are working with numerous chemicals, heavy equipment and are constantly lifting and bending, there are many ways they can be injured while on the job.
Can accidents be prevented? You bet! Even though most accidents are just that - accidents -- they can be prevented by making sure that cleaning employees have the proper training. Accidents can lead to injuries, which can lead to an employee missing work and higher workers' compensation costs for your cleaning company. The articles contained in this section give practical tips you can implement immediately to keep your cleaning employees safe.
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Use Propane Hard Floor Equipment Safely
Steve Hanson
Using propane floor machines for hard floor maintenance is a big time-saver and reduces seemingly impossible floor maintenance chores into manageable tasks. But these machines can also be dangerous if not used and maintained correctly. . . . keep reading
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7 Ways to Prevent Injuries When Cleaning
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: . . . keep reading
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What Your Cleaning Company Needs to Know About MSDS
Jean Hanson
There is no way a cleaning company can effectively do its job without using chemicals. Your company may use just a few basic products or a multitude of cleaners for various situations. No matter how many or how few chemicals you use, it's important that you have the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for each different product that your company uses. . . . keep reading
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How to Avoid Wintertime Slips and Falls
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. . . . keep reading
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Protect Your Cleaning Employees From Hepatitis B
Jean Hanson
Why should Hepatitis B be a concern to your cleaning company? It's estimated that 80,000 people a year become infected with Hepatitis B. This is a serious disease that can have both short-time and long-term health problems. Your cleaning workers can become infected if a needle punctures their skin or if they come in contact with bloods or fluids from an infected person. . . . keep reading
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How to Prevent Slips and Falls When Cleaning
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. . . . keep reading
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What Your Cleaning Company Needs to Know About the Hazard Communication Law
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. This article clarifies your responsibilities to your employees' safety, as stated in the "Right To Know Law". . . . keep reading
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How to Lift Properly
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. . . . keep reading
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Is Your Janitor Closet Safe?
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. . . . keep reading
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Cleaning Chemical Safety
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: . . . keep reading
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How to Use Ladders Safely
Steve 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: . . . keep reading
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Practical Safety Tips for Janitorial Workers
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. . . . keep reading
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The Importance of Hand Washing
Jean Hanson
It is well known that inadequate hand washing can lead to the spread of germs. However, as cleaning professionals it is sometimes overlooked how important this is in our industry. Even if your cleaning staff is wearing gloves, it is still important that they spend the extra time necessary to make sure chemicals and germs are thoroughly washed off their hands. . . . keep reading
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Planning for Emergencies in Your Cleaning Business
Steve Hanson
On an average day your staff will go to work and the time will pass routinely, without incident. But unexpected events can happen. Whether the incident is life threatening, a small spill, or the building loses electricity, you need to make sure your staff is prepared and knows how to respond. . . . keep reading
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Working with Cleaning Chemicals
Jean Hanson
As cleaning companies we work with an assortment of cleaning chemicals. Your employees need to know how to use all chemicals they work with and be aware of where the MSDS sheets are for the products they use. Following are safety tips that apply to the use of any product they may be using. . . . keep reading
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Cleaning Employee Safety: Keep the Doors Locked
Jean Hanson
As a professional cleaning company your employees will most likely be working in offices after business hours. Your employees' safety and keeping the building secure are vital to your company's reputation. Have your employees follow a few simple guidelines to make sure the building they are working in stays secure! . . . keep reading
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