Cleaner Finsbury Park Health and Safety Policy

Cleaner Finsbury Park is committed to providing professional cleaning services in a manner that protects the health, safety, and welfare of our employees, clients, visitors, contractors, and members of the public. This policy sets out our approach to managing health and safety across all domestic and commercial cleaning activities within our service areas.

We aim to maintain a safe working environment, prevent accidents and work-related ill health, and comply with all applicable health and safety legislation and industry best practice.

Our Health and Safety Objectives

Cleaner Finsbury Park will:

Identify, assess, and control risks associated with cleaning tasks and work environments.

Provide and maintain safe equipment, products, and systems of work.

Ensure all employees receive appropriate instruction, training, and supervision.

Promote a culture where safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Review and improve our health and safety arrangements on a regular basis.

Management Responsibilities

Management at Cleaner Finsbury Park is responsible for implementing this policy, allocating sufficient resources for health and safety, and ensuring that safe systems of work are in place.

Management will:

Carry out and regularly review risk assessments for cleaning tasks, including office cleaning, residential cleaning, common area cleaning, and other contracted services.

Ensure that cleaning methods, schedules, and products are chosen with safety and health considerations in mind.

Provide employees with clear instructions, method statements, and information about any significant risks they may encounter.

Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses to prevent recurrence and improve performance.

Employee Responsibilities

Every employee of Cleaner Finsbury Park has a duty to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their work. Employees are expected to:

Follow all health and safety procedures, instructions, and training provided.

Use cleaning materials, equipment, and personal protective equipment correctly and only for their intended purposes.

Report hazards, unsafe conditions, accidents, and near misses to their supervisor as soon as possible.

Refrain from any unsafe behaviour, horseplay, or actions that could put themselves or others at risk.

Cooperate fully with any investigation or review of health and safety matters.

Risk Assessment and Safe Working Practices

Risk assessments are carried out for all significant cleaning activities and work sites. These assessments consider potential hazards such as slips and trips, manual handling, exposure to cleaning chemicals, electrical safety, and lone working.

As a result of these assessments, Cleaner Finsbury Park adopts safe working practices that may include:

Using colour-coded cleaning systems to reduce cross-contamination.

Scheduling tasks to avoid obstructing busy walkways and entrances.

Using warning signs when floors are wet or cleaning is in progress.

Ensuring sufficient lighting in work areas where cleaning is taking place.

Selecting equipment that minimises manual handling and ergonomic strain.

Chemical Safety and COSHH

Cleaner Finsbury Park recognises the potential hazards posed by cleaning chemicals. We follow safe storage, handling, and usage procedures for all substances used during our services.

We will:

Obtain and review safety data for cleaning products.

Ensure all hazardous substances are clearly labelled and stored securely when not in use.

Provide employees with training on safe dilution, application, and disposal of chemicals.

Require staff to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, such as gloves, masks, or eye protection where necessary.

Seek to use environmentally responsible and low-risk products wherever reasonably practicable.

Personal Protective Equipment

Personal protective equipment is provided as necessary based on the hazards identified in risk assessments. This may include gloves, masks, protective footwear, eye protection, or other items suitable for the cleaning task.

Employees must:

Use the protective equipment as instructed.

Keep it in good condition and report any loss or damage.

Store it properly when not in use.

Manual Handling and Equipment Safety

To reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injury, Cleaner Finsbury Park promotes safe manual handling practices and provides training on lifting, carrying, and using equipment.

We will:

Use trolleys and other aids for transporting heavy items where possible.

Avoid overloading bags, bins, or containers.

Keep vacuum cleaners, mops, and other tools in safe working order through regular inspection and maintenance.

Remove damaged or faulty equipment from service promptly.

Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention

Many cleaning activities involve wet surfaces and obstacles that can increase the risk of slips and trips. Cleaner Finsbury Park reduces this risk by:

Using appropriate wet floor signage and barriers.

Cleaning during off-peak times where practical to minimise foot traffic.

Managing cables, hoses, and equipment to avoid creating trip hazards.

Ensuring spillages are dealt with promptly and safely.

Lone Working and On-Site Security

Some cleaning tasks may be carried out by staff working alone or outside normal business hours. In such cases, the company assesses risks and puts in place suitable controls. This may include check-in procedures, defined emergency contacts, and agreed access and exit routes.

Employees are expected to follow site security arrangements and not allow unauthorised persons to enter restricted areas while they are working.

Training, Information, and Supervision

Cleaner Finsbury Park provides initial and ongoing training to ensure staff are competent and confident to carry out their duties safely. Training may cover general health and safety awareness, safe use of equipment, chemical safety, manual handling, and site-specific requirements.

Supervisors monitor performance and provide guidance, coaching, and refresher training as needed to maintain high standards of safety.

Emergency Procedures

Cleaner Finsbury Park cooperates with clients and building management to ensure emergency procedures are understood and followed. Staff are briefed on fire exits, assembly points, first aid arrangements, and procedures for reporting emergencies while on site.

Employees must familiarise themselves with the specific emergency arrangements of each location where they work and act in accordance with those instructions.

Monitoring and Policy Review

This Health and Safety Policy is monitored on an ongoing basis to ensure its effectiveness. Cleaner Finsbury Park reviews the policy regularly and after any significant change in operations, legislation, or incident findings.

We are committed to continuous improvement and welcome feedback from employees and clients to help strengthen our health and safety performance across all cleaning services.