For more information about Cleaning, please visit
http://www.hse.gov.uk/cleaning/
or have a look at the following literature review
The occupational Safety and Health of Cleaning Workers (EU-OSHA)
For further information about Grounds Maintenance, please visit
Review of current issues in Amenity/Landscaping and
Health and Safety for Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance Companies
http://www.hse.gov.uk/cleaning/
or have a look at the following literature review
The occupational Safety and Health of Cleaning Workers (EU-OSHA)
For further information about Grounds Maintenance, please visit
Review of current issues in Amenity/Landscaping and
Health and Safety for Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance Companies
STRUGGLING TO WIN TENDERS AND OBTAIN ACCREDITATIONS?
How is business? Struggling to win tenders? This sector is vital to have the necessary accreditations in order to take your business to the next level. Safety2Business has helped many companies through a wide range of accreditations from CHAS, Safe Contractor, ISO 14001 to OHSAS 18001. Do you have these documents in place to ensure you are in a position to look at the accreditation process? Although Grounds Maintenance may not be classed as a high risk area for many the machinery being used suggests different. Are you sure that you have the current documents in place? Safety2Business can help you by starting with these documents and ensuring we will keep you safe.
SOME* DOCUMENTS TO CONSIDER:1. Health and Safety Policy and associated template policies
2. Audits, Inspections and Checklists 3. Risk Assessments - local risk assessments - lone working - manual handling - new and expecting mothers - home working - stress management - display screen equipment - young people - contractor safety 4. Fire Risk Assessment and Fire Log Book 5. COSHH Assessments 6. Accident Assistance 7. Accreditation Assistance 8. Safe Working Procedures |
SOME* SECTOR-SPECIFIC RISK ASSESSMENTS:1. Handyperson / Caretaker
- asbestos - hazardous substances - electricity - gardening - manual handling - use of work equipment 2. Rider Operated Mower - mechanical hazards - ejected matter - noise - hand and arm vibration (HAVS) - weather - traffic 3. Strimming - use of equipment - ejected matter - fumes, dust and pollen - fuel - fire - noise 4. Compactor - access - moving parts - falls - electricity - ejected materials 5. Housekeeping / Cleaning - manual handling - electricity - hazardous substances - equipment - slips, trips and falls 6. Steam Cleaner - electricity - hot water - flying debris - slips, trips and falls |
* Note that the above lists are not exhaustive. For more details do not hesitate to contact us.