Clean It Up
UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: lisa123 on August 25, 2005, 01:16:58 pm
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Hi, I have another maybe silly question.
Can i spend a few seconds on an intro, as i have not done 1 yet. :)
My name is Lisa, My friend and I (her name is Lisa too)are starting up a domestic Cleaning/Office Cleaning Service in the Shropshire Area.
we are currently in the planning stages, and have identified a lot of things that i need to do, and am now trying to actually find out how to do them.
For example, i know i need public liability, but do i need any other insurance?
I know about BIC and membership and training. I know about the health and safety issues and am figuring out how to do risk assessments, COSHH Data Sheets, Method Statements, Site Specific Proceedures, PAT Testing.
This is where i am stuck. I can't for the life of me find any sample risk assessments and all the other statements and proccedure information.
I am new to this and if any 1 has any samples they can throw my way of these sheets, i would be eternally grateful.
Thank You for listening, (reading) Sorry it is long, I'm sure i'll introduce myself more as my time on here increases :)
Lisa
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Hi, sorry am i doing something wrong? :( if i am please put me right. Why doesn't any1 answer my questions? is it because i am new? :-\
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Hi Lisa,
Calm down its only a forum ;D
Insurance: Public liability should be fine if it is only you working in the business. If you are going to employ anyone then you will need to have employers liability insurance. If you are doing commercial work then you will need a minimum of 5 million cover on public liability. Shop around for good deals.
BICS membership is not compulsory, you can operate quite well without it. However they do have some good training courses and manuals for reference.
Coshh data sheets: You can get these from your supplier. They will give you the composition of the chemicals, safe handling and disposal procedures. They should be supplied when you purchase these items, if not then go to the manufacturers for them.
Method statements: This is a break down of how you are going to perform your cleaning tasks and what you are going to use. Basically just write down exactly how you intend to perform the task.
Pat testing: You will need to get an electrician to test all your electrical equipment ie: vacuums, rotary machines etc, he will then put a sticker on to say that it has been checked and is safe to use.
Risk assesments: This will vary from job to job. you need to look at the site and assess what hazzards are likely to happen and how you intend to deal with it, ie: wet slippery floors, use floor signs, trailing cables, trip hazzard etc. You can get all the information at www.hse.gov.uk (http://www.hse.gov.uk)
Hope this helps you
Derek Walker.
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Hi Lisa
With regards to Risk Assessments these are vitally important and could end up costing you a fortune if they are not done.
Imagine someone having an accident because a hazard exists that you hadn't identified when you did a risk assessment.
If we were to supply you with risk assessments already completed you would be tempted not to do them yourself!
Having said all of that I do have a 'word' document with many, many generic risk assessments already done.
If you tell me where I can email them I would be happy to do so but you MUST use them as an example only and do your own so that you know what the risks are.
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Hi CMS
You are a god send, I will use yours as an example only, and will definatly adapt and use them for my work.
Do you have them for office cleaning aswell as domestic cleaning, or is it one and the same just adapted to task?
Please email to lisah2004@btinternet.com
Thank You :)
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Hi Derek
Thank you for clearing up some silly questions i had :)
I know i need to do them, but its knowing that i am doing them right.
I guess it will come with experience.
Cheers
Lisa