In the busy, noisy and high-traffic environments of industrial facilities, safety is of course essential.
So how do you make sure your industrial premise cleaning team is on board and aligning with your own high safety standards?
Here are the central safety tenets we use at AMC Clean New Zealand when it comes to industrial commercial cleaning in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and beyond.
Understanding the Risks in Industrial Cleaning
Step one is to know and pre-empt the possible risks to health and safety, for both cleaning staff and facility staff. These risks can include physical hazards such as falls, slips and heights; chemical exposure risks; equipment and vehicle related injuries; and fatigue and repetitive strain injuries. It’s essential to have a cleaning provider that can deliver risk-aware business cleaning.
We do this by working to understand the unique risks of your site, so we can tailor services and training accordingly. Each AMC Operations Manager completes a detailed pre-hazard workplace assessment form for each site before work begins.
“No two industrial sites are the same—and neither are their cleaning needs.”
Familiarity with Compliance Requirements
All workplaces in New Zealand must comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act, so this is a key consideration whether you’re looking for office cleaning in Auckland for headquarters and office branch locations, or industrial cleaning for a busy factory floor. Your business might also be subject to industry-specific codes of practice and standards. Food manufacturing is one such area requiring a high level of hygiene, for example.
At AMC we work with clients to ensure our cleaning KPIs meet or exceed compliance requirements. Particularly if you do have specific compliance requirements or reporting obligations, working with a collaborative cleaning team is crucial.
Creating a Culture of Safety
Safety isn’t just a compliance box to tick: it should be embodied by everyone in the team. This is why we consider WHS in everything we do for industrial and warehouse cleaning services in Auckland and beyond.
We run toolbox talks; we tailor theory-based and practical training; we maintain a zero-tolerance approach to taking shortcuts in processes; and we use digital tools to continually optimise safety outcomes on industrial worksites and others. It’s this culture of safety that helps us to maintain an excellent safety record, from manufacturing units cleaning to logistics facility cleaning.
Maintaining Safety Protocols and Equipment
The right techniques and equipment also help us to maintain safety for everyone onsite when it comes to industrial cleaning in Auckland and New Zealand. This spans from knowing the correct dilution of cleaning solutions; to chemical handling and storage protocols; to safe operating procedures for specialised cleaning equipment; through to using the right Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as and where needed.
Whether you require a warehouse floor cleaning service or a comprehensive solution, you’ll notice the difference with cleaner, safer outcomes.
“Thank you for doing such a great job in cleaning our premises and getting things up to a high standard. We do see your hard work each morning when we come in and really appreciate it.”
Identifying and Addressing Hazards
It’s one thing to know the general risks that can happen: it’s another to be able to spot them in the field and do what’s right. Our staff undergo mandatory training on hazard identification and reporting for workplace cleaning, so if any team member spots a potential hazard while wiping, dusting or mopping, they’ll know how to report it.
We know that safety is a consideration for every role and at every level, from south Auckland to Christchurch.
Conclusion: Choosing a Reputable Commercial Cleaning Company
Whether you need someone to clean every cubicle through workspace cleaning or tackle tough requirements in your industrial facilities, considering the safety standards of your cleaning team is paramount.
It’s always the right time to assess how safety and cleaning go hand in hand. If you’re considering a warehouse cleaning company or commercial cleaning services, in Auckland or across New Zealand, be sure to ask about their approach to safety.
And for a free quote from AMC Commercial Cleaning, simply get in touch.
