This week we will focus on delving into the obligations of the condominium in terms of safety at work and the requirements that the cleaning company it hires must meet.
Just a few days ago, overnight, we took over another company for the cleaning of a large condominium … took over, but in the meantime, we hired the operator who had already been in charge of cleaning in this condominium for several years.
The now old company had never appointed the Head of the Prevention and Protection Service, and, after several requests from the administration, it emerged that the aforementioned company did not comply with the laws on safety at work. Hence it follows that the administration has severely “removed” it from the contract.
The administrator must therefore carefully select the contracting companies and verify that they comply with the laws on safety at work.
Requirements for obtaining technical eligibility for a cleaning company
To obtain technical suitability, these are the requirements for the cleaning company to comply with :
- Appoint the head of the Prevention and Protection Service.
- Verify the conformity of work equipment;
- Check the delivery of the required Personal Protective Equipment;
The condominium administrator, therefore, must check that everything is in order.
The presence of a Prevention and Protection Service Manager is fundamental. This figure must implement everything that can serve to protect safety and health within the company.
It delves into the risk factors to eliminate them or, when it is not technically impossible, to minimize them. It collaborates with the employer by examining all the workplaces and the dangers connected to each of them and develops preventive and protective measures for the company’s employees.
Equally important is to check the conformity of the work equipment.
Repetitive movements, inhalation of dust, slips and falls, bruises, and chemical dangers from cleaning solutions are just some dangers that cleaners can face.
Identifying the correct Personal Protective Equipment (for example gloves and masks) and the signs (such as the triangle that warns of a wet floor) is a further and more important form of prevention.
Why it is important to hire a cleaning company that meets these requirements.
The safety status of the cleaners is an index of the professionalism and reliability of the company that you decide to hire and an employee who works in compliance with the rules will perform his duties in the best possible way.
Without forgetting that, if these requirements are not respected, we envisage heavy penalties and burdensome criminal proceedings, as well as the risk of large claims for damages or criminal proceedings in cases of accidents.
In conclusion, check the cleaning company and if it has all the credentials, you can see if it is the one that meets your needs.
At SCS Group, an agency specializing in cleaning in Melbourne and Sydney, we always check that the rules are respected and that our employees work in a safe environment.
We are always available to carry out a free inspection, verify what your condominium’s cleaning and maintenance needs are, and to offer you the service that best suits your needs. Contact us for a no-obligation quote!
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