Risk Management in Commercial Cleaning – Canberra
The commercial cleaning sector in Canberra has come a long way over the years. The typical modern commercial cleaning provider runs a professional business that’s eco-friendly, fully insured, and complies with work health and safety (WHS) laws. In this blog article, we examine how a modern commercial cleaning provider in Canberra, such as Sleek Cleaning Services, handles risk in the community and workplace.
Insurance
Although it isn’t legally required, most reputable commercial cleaning providers in Canberra have Public Liability insurance, which protects the client and their property against negligence (on the part of the cleaner). From a risk management perspective, a client should insist on this insurance, which Sleek Cleaning Services possesses.
Regarding workers’ compensation insurance, it's compulsory for employers (of employees) in the ACT and NSW. However, it’s common for commercial cleaning businesses in Canberra to have subcontractors rather than employees, which means that workers’ compensation insurance isn’t required.
Environment
Australia has strong national and local environmental laws. This means that commercial cleaning providers in Canberra must use "approved" cleaning chemicals and dispose of rubbish and hazardous waste properly. At Sleek Cleaning Services, the focus is on using biodegradable cleaning products (wherever possible), as well as conserving water and electricity.
Work Health and Safety (WHS)
Work health and safety (WHS) is a system of laws and practices "that help prevent harm and injury in the workplace." Employers in Australia have a legal obligation to provide a safe work environment – one that protects people (staff, customers, suppliers, and members of the public) from hazards and risks.
Reputable commercial cleaning providers in Canberra, such as Sleek Cleaning Services, place great importance on the safety and welfare of staff and clients. The cleaners at Sleek Cleaning services are vetted and well-trained, enabling them to deal professionally with on-site risks and hazards, including asbestos, spills, bacteria, moulds, and viruses (on surfaces).
Colour-Coded Cleaning
The goal of colour-coded cleaning is to reduce the likelihood of cross-contamination between different areas, such as the toilets and kitchen. In colour-coded cleaning, dedicated cleaning equipment (identifiable by colour) is allocated to specific areas. Many established commercial cleaning providers in Canberra, including Sleek Cleaning Services, provide colour-coded cleaning solutions.
Pre-Employment Criminal Record Check
Given that a lot of commercial cleaning in Canberra is done after-hours, it’s imperative that cleaners be honest and trustworthy. Most professional commercial cleaning providers vet their staff by insisting on a pre-employment criminal record check. At Sleek Cleaning Services, every cleaner is vetted, has a White Card, Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance, and Asbestos / Silica Awareness training.
Secure Local Jobs
Secure Local Jobs is an ACT Government initiative that seeks to promote local small and medium-sized enterprises and open up procurement opportunities for them in government. Sleek Cleaning Services has been certified by the ACT Government for Secure Local Jobs (No: 04239), meaning it can do cleaning work for local government entities.
To learn more about how Sleek Cleaning Services – a leading commercial cleaning provider in Canberra – approaches risk management, please call 0415 147 240. Alternatively, please email admin@sleekcleaningcanberra.com.