A McDonald’s employee suffered a serious eye injury when a corrosive cleaning product splashed onto his face. What can be learned from this case and how can you prevent a similar accident?
Published 14.02.2011
Following a recent accident, you’ve decided to review the cleaning operations which are carried out in your factory. What are the key areas that your assessment should focus on?
Published 14.03.2005
A thorough cleaning regime is absolutely essential to prevent the spread of coronavirus within your premises, but if you’re not careful the staff doing the cleaning could be put at risk. Use our risk
assessment to help keep them safe.
Published 17.09.2020
To reduce costs you have decided to cancel your office cleaning contract and employ your own cleaner. As you will be starting from scratch, what do you need to put in place to ensure their safety and
that of your staff?
Published 29.03.2010
A paint manufacturing company has been criticised for paying insufficient attention to the risks from flammable substances. Its mistakes resulted in serious burn injuries to a worker. What happened
and why?
Published 05.10.2017
The HSE has recently launched a campaign which is targeted at in-house and contract cleaners. What is its aim and is it likely to prompt a flurry of inspections?
Published 19.01.2012
In June 2015 there was a change to the standard chemical warning signs displayed on packaging. You have some posters and labels which use the old warning symbols. How urgently must you upgrade them?
Published 04.09.2015
The HSE has expanded its coronavirus guidance on cleaning to incorporate advice on the hygiene of vehicles and buildings, along with some basic information on the safety of cleaning staff. What’s
covered?
Published 05.07.2021
If your staff use hazardous chemicals, it’s vital that they know what the risks are and what they should be doing to protect themselves and others. You can ensure that this happens by using our new
COSHH information sheet.
Published 09.10.2012
22 cleaning staff have been awarded thousands of pounds in compensation after their healthcare employer caused their ill health. What happened and what could have been done to prevent the situation?
Published 05.06.2017