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 Carpet Cleaning
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| £55 |
 Upholstery Cleaning
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| £55 |
 End Of Tenancy Cleaning
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| £95 |
 Domestic Cleaning
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| £13.50 |
 House Cleaning
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| £13.50 |
 Office Cleaning
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| £13.50 |
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Carpet Cleaning Elephant and Castle is committed to providing safe and healthy working conditions for our employees, customers, visitors and members of the public who may be affected by our cleaning activities. This Health and Safety Policy sets out how we manage risks associated with carpet, upholstery and related cleaning services delivered in homes, offices and commercial premises.
Overall responsibility for health and safety within Carpet Cleaning Elephant and Castle rests with the company management, who ensure that appropriate resources, equipment and training are provided. Supervisors are responsible for implementing this policy on site, monitoring safe working practices and reporting concerns. Every employee has a duty to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others, and to follow the companys procedures and training at all times.
We expect all staff to cooperate fully with health and safety measures, to report hazards or incidents immediately, and to use equipment, chemicals and personal protective equipment correctly. Any deliberate breach of health and safety rules may result in disciplinary action.
Before starting work at any property or site, we assess the risks associated with the specific cleaning tasks, layout and conditions. This includes consideration of access routes, trip hazards, electrical supply, ventilation, use of chemicals, and any vulnerable persons present such as children, older people or pets.
Our risk assessments inform method statements and standard operating procedures that guide our technicians. We review these assessments regularly and whenever new equipment, chemicals or processes are introduced, or when there are significant changes in the working environment.
We only use cleaning chemicals that are appropriate for professional use and, wherever possible, low in hazard. All substances are assessed in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health requirements. Safety Data Sheets are kept for all products and are available to employees.
Technicians are trained to dilute and apply chemicals correctly, to avoid mixing incompatible products, and to store containers securely. Chemicals are not left unattended in areas accessible to children, pets or members of the public. After cleaning, residues are minimised through appropriate rinsing and extraction, and treated areas are left safe for normal use as soon as reasonably practicable.
All carpet cleaning machines, vacuums and specialist tools are inspected regularly and maintained in good working order. Portable appliance testing is carried out at suitable intervals. Staff must visually check cables, plugs and casings before use and must not operate faulty or damaged equipment.
Extension leads are used in a way that avoids creating trip hazards, and cables are routed carefully around furniture and walkways. We only connect to suitable electrical outlets and do not overload circuits. Where necessary, protective devices such as residual current devices are used to reduce electrical risk.
Carpet and upholstery cleaning often involves moving machines, hoses, furniture and other items. All staff receive manual handling training that covers safe lifting techniques, use of handling aids and awareness of personal limits. Heavy or awkward items are not lifted by one person when team lifting or alternative methods are more appropriate.
We plan work to minimise strain, repetitive movements and awkward postures. Whenever possible, equipment with ergonomic design and appropriate wheels or handles is used to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries.
Cables, hoses and equipment can create trip hazards if not managed correctly. Our technicians lay out hoses and leads along the safest routes, avoid blocking primary walkways and use door stops or warning signs where necessary. Work areas are kept tidy, with equipment stored neatly when not in immediate use.
Water and cleaning solutions can cause slippery surfaces. Any spills are cleaned promptly, and where floors may remain damp for a short period, we inform occupants and, where appropriate, display warning signs. We encourage customers to keep children and pets away from the immediate work area until it is safe.
Carpet Cleaning Elephant and Castle provides appropriate personal protective equipment to staff in line with identified risks. This may include gloves, masks or respirators where needed, protective footwear and eye protection. Employees are trained in correct use, limitations and maintenance of this equipment and are required to wear it whenever specified by our procedures or risk assessments.
We recognise our duty to protect customers, their families, employees and visitors while we are working on their premises. Work areas are planned to minimise disruption and risk to occupants. Children, pets and vulnerable persons are kept away from equipment and chemicals, and we explain any temporary restrictions, such as avoiding walking on damp carpets.
We take care to protect furnishings, surfaces and personal belongings from damage. Protective sheeting may be used where appropriate, and furniture is moved carefully to reduce the risk of injury or property damage.
All technicians receive initial and ongoing training in safe cleaning methods, chemical handling, equipment operation, manual handling and emergency procedures. New employees are supervised until they demonstrate competence in safe working practices. Refresher training is provided when procedures change or when performance monitoring highlights the need for improvement.
Health and safety information is communicated clearly to staff and, where relevant, to customers so that they understand any safety precautions associated with the service.
All accidents, near misses, injuries, chemical spills and equipment failures must be reported promptly to management. We investigate incidents to identify root causes and implement corrective measures to prevent recurrence. Staff are briefed on what to do in case of fire, electrical incidents, chemical exposure or injury, including first aid and how to summon emergency assistance when required.
Carpet Cleaning Elephant and Castle is committed to continual improvement in health and safety performance. We regularly review our procedures, training, equipment and risk assessments to ensure they remain effective and proportionate to the risks associated with our cleaning services.
This Health and Safety Policy is reviewed at least annually, and sooner if there are significant changes in legislation, industry standards or the nature of our operations. Updated versions are communicated to all employees and are available for customers to read on request.
By implementing this policy, we aim to deliver professional carpet cleaning services while maintaining a safe environment for our staff, customers and the wider community.
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