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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. 

What To Do When Your Vacuum Cleaner Stops Running
Steve Hanson
What To Do When Your Vacuum Cleaner Stops Running Has this ever happened to you or your employees? You plug in your vacuum cleaner, turn it on and nothing happens. You turn the switch off and on, wondering what is going on. You check the wall outlet and everything seems fine. Now what? . . . keep reading
What Types of Protective Gloves Should You Use In Your Cleaning Business?
Steve Hanson
What Types of Protective Gloves Should You Use In Your Cleaning Business? As a responsible cleaning business owner, the safety of your employees and customers should be at the forefront of your daily operations. Concerns over cold and flu viruses, and other communicable diseases are rapidly growing. The use of disposable gloves in the janitorial industry is not new, but many are unaware of the types of gloves available and their uses. . . . keep reading
Janitorial Injuries: Causes And Symptoms
Jean Hanson
Janitorial injuries often affect certain parts of the body and are caused by specific actions. The most common body parts affected by janitorial injuries are: the back, shoulders, neck, arms, wrist, hands, fingers and knees. . . . keep reading
How to Use Ladders Safely in Your Cleaning Business
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
Tips For Protecting Yourself From Bloodborne Pathogens
Steve Hanson
If you work in the cleaning industry you must protect yourself from bloodborne pathogens. Bloodborne pathogens (BBP's) are pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and body fluids, and can cause disease in humans. . . . keep reading
Safety Tips for Hard Floor Care Technicians
Steve Hanson
Caution is always essential, but there are some specific things to watch out for when maintaining hard floors: . . . keep reading
Vehicle Safety Rules for Janitorial Employees
Steve Hanson
Vehicle Safety Rules for Janitorial Employees If you own a growing cleaning company, chances are you've got employees driving company vehicles. And if you don't yet have employees driving your vehicles, you probably will some day soon. In any case, you need to be prepared with a company policy that explains your expectations regarding driving company vehicles. Below are some items you might consider covering in your policy: . . . keep reading
Cleaning Chemical Safety Tips for Hazard Communication Program
Steve Hanson
If you own a cleaning company you should have a Hazard Communication policy in place so that your employees know how to handle cleaning chemicals safely. Cleaning chemicals, even if they're certified as "green", still need to be handled in a safe manner. . . . keep reading
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
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
What Your Cleaning Company Needs to Know About MSDS
Jean Hanson
What Your Cleaning Company Needs to Know About MSDS 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
How to Avoid Wintertime Slips and Falls
Jean Hanson
How to Avoid Wintertime Slips and Falls 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
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
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
What Your Cleaning Company Needs to Know About the Hazard Communication Law
Jean Hanson
What Your Cleaning Company Needs to Know About the Hazard Communication Law 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
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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