Cleaning Industry

The institutional and industrial cleaning industry provides essential products and services that are used to clean and maintain a healthy indoor environment for commercial establishments of all sizes and types, including schools, hospitals, day care centers, food service operations, office complexes, and other similar establishments. The industry includes manufacturers and distributors of cleaning products in addition to in-house and contracted service providers.

As in many industries, employees in the cleaning industry face a number of hazards. Cleaning industry employees may be exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals, may be asked to work with equipment that can present a danger and may be asked to perform various tasks that may cause an injury or illness if not performed properly. Further, the physical environment in which cleaning services are performed can present hazards.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Industry, 2.4 out of 100 full-time workers in the janitorial services sector were injured in 2021. 2.7 out of 100 full-time workers in the carpet and upholstery cleaning services sector were injured in 2021.

OSHAcademy recognizes the critical importance of maintaining a safe working environment for those in the cleaning industry. Our comprehensive training programs are carefully designed to address the hazards housekeeping staff, janitorial engineers, and any other staff responsible for cleaning a worksite are regularly exposed to.

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