Every season has its unique challenges. The winter brings cold temperatures, more precipitation, and less daylight. Recognizing potential office safety hazards can prevent workplace injuries, and health risks, and boost employee morale. Make safety a priority this winter by hiring office cleaning professionals to maintain your business.
Wet Floors
Wet floors are the number one cause of slips, trips, and falls. Hard floor surfaces are especially slippery when moisture is present. Winter in Vancouver can be wet and rainy, making it difficult to keep commercial floors clean. Use absorbent, anti-slip mats in entrances and other high-traffic areas and consider waxing hard floors to enhance grip. Utilize hazard signs around the office to remind staff, customers, and guests of potential slipping hazards.
Icy Entrances
Cold weather and low temperatures create the perfect environment for black ice to form. Unlevel exterior surfaces cause water to pool and freeze, increasing slipping hazards. Winter and de-icer are beneficial to have at the office during the winter to combat snow and ice. Large exterior mats are also useful and assist in minimizing the amount of moisture tracked in on shoes, coats, and umbrellas.
Mould & Mildew
Mould and mildew are commonly found on commercial windows, office carpets, and office upholstery, especially in the winter. A routine office cleaning schedule reduces mould and mildew growth and creates a healthy workplace. Offices with carpets should consider using low-maintenance area rugs and runners throughout the office and opt for low-pile carpets that are less absorbent.
Rodents & Pests
With the holidays just around the corner, frequent office kitchen and bathroom inspections are ideal for preventing rodents and pests. Nesting can increase the likelihood of cross-contamination and short and long-term health risks. Rodents and pests are often found in vents, cupboards, plumbing, and other nooks and crannies that provide food, water, and shelter. Regular cleaning can improve cleanliness, health, and safety and minimize pest and rodent infestations.
Cleaning Chemicals
Cleaning chemicals may not seem like a safety hazard; However, they negatively impact human health. Frequent use/exposure to cleaning chemicals take a toll on the respiratory and central nervous systems. Switching to eco-friendly cleaning solutions minimizes chronic illness, establishes social responsibility, and boosts employee morale. Eco-friendly cleaning products are better for human health and the earth. They are gentler on surfaces and create less wear and tear.
At Clean Green Solutions, our goal is to reduce the impact commercial cleaning has on the environment. We use eco-friendly cleaning products and practices to maintain our clients’ offices and are ECOLOGO®-certified, so you never have to second guess the quality of the cleaning products used. Whether your business needs commercial window cleaning, office floor maintenance, or daily office cleaning, trust that your business is clean and green without contributing to global warming. Give Clean Green Solutions a call today and receive a free in-person quote from an office cleaning expert. Go green with Clean Green Solutions!