{"id":37065,"date":"2025-11-11T07:36:54","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T15:36:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/?p=37065"},"modified":"2025-11-11T07:36:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T15:36:54","slug":"reducing-risk-at-your-worksite-with-commercial-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/reducing-risk-at-your-worksite-with-commercial-cleaning\/","title":{"rendered":"Reducing Risk at Your Worksite with Commercial Cleaning"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/reducing-risk-at-your-worksite-with-commercial-cleaning\/#Consistent_Cleaning_Makes_the_Biggest_Difference\" >Consistent Cleaning Makes the Biggest Difference<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/reducing-risk-at-your-worksite-with-commercial-cleaning\/#Target_Trouble_Areas\" >Target Trouble Areas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/reducing-risk-at-your-worksite-with-commercial-cleaning\/#Hire_Skilled_Cleaners\" >Hire Skilled Cleaners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/reducing-risk-at-your-worksite-with-commercial-cleaning\/#Use_Round-the-Clock_Cleaning\" >Use Round-the-Clock Cleaning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/reducing-risk-at-your-worksite-with-commercial-cleaning\/#Ensure_Proper_Procedure_for_Chemical_Cleanup\" >Ensure Proper Procedure for Chemical Cleanup<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workplace accidents affect the bottom line in a significant way, with many companies paying out millions of dollars every year in workers compensation and sick days. How do you reduce the risk of workplace injuries and accidents so that you protect your employees and your bottom line?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consistent_Cleaning_Makes_the_Biggest_Difference\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistent Cleaning Makes the Biggest Difference<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will talk about some specific things that businesses can do with their cleaning programs and with the cleaning companies they hire, but the most important thing they can do to reduce risk through cleanliness is to make their cleaning efforts consistent. If the workplace is only cleaned periodically and not regularly, then the risk of accidents increases exponentially.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is because there will be safety hazards that are simply not found early on and that can become worse or that can be hidden over time. These need to be addressed quickly, and often the cleaners are your first and best line of defense against safety hazards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of your workers will not look at the floors much as they work. They will be looking at what they are carrying and at the space ahead of them where they are walking to. The cleaners will pay attention to the floors, though, since that is one of their main areas that they clean. They will spot hazards more easily and be less likely to be injured by these hazards. Consistent cleaning ensures that your cleaning experts find and remove safety risks quickly and often.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Target_Trouble_Areas\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Target Trouble Areas<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should also identify which areas of the workplace give you the most trouble. Where do the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chas.co.uk\/blog\/7-common-health-and-safety-risks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">majority of accidents<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> occur? Are these areas being focused on when it comes to cleaning or are they being treated like every other area?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay close attention to manufacturing areas, loading and unloading locations, and other areas where there is a high level of activity. These tend to be spaces that are the most hazardous because people are often not focused on what is happening around them as much as they are on the tasks. With so much traffic, the risk of a trip or fall increases. There is also increased risk of spillage and collisions, and you need to have their areas cleaned often to prevent accidents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which areas in your workplace tend to have the most accidents? These are areas that need greater attention, not just with signage but also with cleaning. Regular\u00a0 cleaning in trouble spots reduces hazards and makes your workplace more efficient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hire_Skilled_Cleaners\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hire Skilled Cleaners<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you careful about who you are hiring to do the cleaning work at your business? You can use commercial services to create<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/imaginemaids.com\/phoenix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phoenix fresh spaces<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and expect them to do the work, but are you getting your money\u2019s worth? Are they doing the cleaning the way you want it done? Are they making sure that everything looks as clean as it ought to be and are they putting in the effort that you would find satisfactory?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding skilled cleaners may not be as easy as you think. If you really want your floors to be spotless and free from hazards and you want the cleaning service to create a safe environment for you, then you need to carefully choose which company you hire for cleaning. Do some research into their reputation as well as their satisfaction guarantee. Are they committed to making their customers happy and standing behind the work they do? If not, then you should find another cleaning service to use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Round-the-Clock_Cleaning\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use Round-the-Clock Cleaning<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We cannot stress how important it is to keep your work areas clean and clear of debris and spills. Even during hours of the day when there is little traffic, your workplace can still be hazardous. There could still be spills or dangers that need to be cleared away, and having round-the-clock cleaning can help you to keep a safe workspace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleaners should focus on areas that tend to become dirty quickly, because even dirt and dust can create safety hazards. Areas where there tend to be a lot of spills are ones that need special attention, but your entire workplace can benefit from cleaners being present and working as long as you have employees active.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you think of commercial cleaning as a service that you hire to come in for a few hours a day to clean, then you will not be minimizing hazards as much as possible. Now, you may want to hire staff to permanently fill cleaning positions, but you can do that with commercial cleaning services as well. You can have them on site for as long as your workday lasts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ensure_Proper_Procedure_for_Chemical_Cleanup\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure Proper Procedure for Chemical Cleanup<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you have a chemical spill, there are procedures that need to be followed. Your cleaners should be aware of those procedures and should be following them consistently. If there is any question about whether your cleaners are following procedures, then it would be wise to supervise them or to discuss cleanup methods with them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemical cleanup is something that should be left to the professionals. They have the training and the equipment to safely handle a wide variety of chemical spills. If you have to wait for a skilled cleaner to arrive, then simply close off the area rather than have someone who is inexperienced and poorly equipped try to clean up the spill.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking this approach to dangerous chemical spills will help you to avoid workplace accidents and hazards as well as potential lawsuits. Treat every chemical spill as potentially hazardous until you know for sure what it is, and ensure that your employees do the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can follow these tips for workplace safety and cleanup, you will have fewer injuries, your employees will take fewer sick days, and your business will be more profitable. Ensure your cleaning staff is well trained and fully equipped to handle a variety of hazards and you will have little to worry about when it comes to them encountering dangerous spills and chemical hazards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Workplace accidents affect the bottom line in a significant way, with many companies paying out millions of dollars every year in workers compensation and sick days. 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