Cleaning Standards
Your Staff's Protection Is Essential
The safety of your janitorial staff or anyone responsible for cleaning and disinfecting in your workplace is essential. The cleaning staff is more at risk of exposure to the virus because of the jobs' very nature. The effects of breathing the fumes from poorly chosen cleaning products could also pose a hazard.
Provide guidelines and training to staff as part of your cleaning plan. Staff should know about wearing the appropriate PPE for cleaning and disinfecting and properly using disinfectants according to the label.
Clean Is Good Business
Focusing on well-being and safety also creates benefits for your business. When you invest in cleaning, it can improve employee sense of well-being and work performance. The public will also be more willing to trust and visit your facility.
What Can You Do
Going back to a routine cleaning procedure is not enough. Protecting the well-being of your employees, clients, and the general public needs a detailed plan.
Understand the risks is the first step. Document how to track and manage all aspects of the cleaning process, including the effect and acceptance.
Create a communication plan that also allows you to share steps taken and obtain feedback with suggestions and questions.
Regularly assess and update the frequency of cleaning, the products used, and the cleaning approach for different surfaces and areas to increase the cleaning process's acceptance.
Provide facts regarding safe handling and use of cleaning products to put people at ease about fumes, risks, and effects.
Follow green cleaning practices to create a more sustainable plan.
Keep Your Plan up to Date
The safety of your janitorial staff or anyone responsible for cleaning and disinfecting in your workplace is essential. The cleaning staff is more at risk of exposure to the virus because of the jobs' very nature. The effects of breathing the fumes from poorly chosen cleaning products could also pose a hazard.
Provide guidelines and training to staff as part of your cleaning plan. Staff should know about wearing the appropriate PPE for cleaning and disinfecting and properly using disinfectants according to the label.
3 Steps to Cleaner and Safer Workplace
1
Develop Your Plan
- Identify the areas requiring more frequent cleaning and disinfecting
- Conduct an assessment to determine how best to clean and disinfect
2
Implement Your Plan
- Follow guidelines and manufacturer instructions
- Training teams on proper cleaning and disinfecting procedures
3
Keep Your Plan up to Date
- Monitor and revise your plan as your needs change and as new information regarding threats is discovered
- Communicate regularly
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