This page provides links to information that is relevant to the cleaning industry.
Are you making the best use of lifting and handling aids
Manual handling at workA brief guide
Manual handling assessment charts (MAC tool)
Preventing back pain and other aches and pains to kitchen and food service staff
Preventing slips and trips at work: A brief guide
Stop slips in kitchens Floor cleaning
Slips and trips The importance of floor cleaning
Slips and trips Hazard spotting checklist
Assessing the slip resistance of flooring A technical information sheet
Working with substances hazardous to health: A brief guide to COSHH
Safe use of cleaning chemicals in the hospitality industry
Cleaning and disinfection using low pressure washers SR01
Diluting chemical concentrates SR02
Manual cleaning and disinfecting surfaces SR04
Storing chemical products (small scale) SR24
Top Tips for ladder and stepladder equipment
The Work at Height Regulations 2005 a brief guide
Safety in window cleaning using portable ladders
Safety in window cleaning using rope access techniques
Safety in window cleaning using suspended and powered access equipment
Safe use of ladders and stepladders an employers' guide
A short guide to the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992
Selecting protective gloves for work with chemicals
Caring for cleaners: guidance and case studies on how to prevent musculoskeletal disorders HSG 234 (ISBN 0 7176 2682 2)
Manual handling: guidance on the regulations L23 (ISBN 0 7176 2823 X)
Upper limb disorders in the workplace HSG60 (ISBN 0 7176 1978 8)
Manual handling: Solutions you can handle HSG115 (ISBN 0 7176 0693 7)
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