Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, ensuring compliance with government regulations and improving production and efficiency are all important reasons to keep your facility clean and up to industrial standards.
However, industrial cleaning is not a task that can be taken lightly. It requires specialised knowledge, equipment, and techniques that only trained and experienced professionals can provide. These qualifications are not something you do online in half an hour – they are strict, government-sanctioned certifications, many of which are required by law to operate in this industry.
When choosing an industrial cleaning company, it always pays to check their credentials, including staff training, experience and non-compulsory certifications.
Safety above all else
As with every industry, safety comes first, and industrial cleaning involves working with potentially hazardous materials and chemicals.
A trained and experienced cleaning company knows how to handle these substances safely, minimising the risk of accidents and injuries in the workplace.
They also understand the importance of following safety protocols, wearing appropriate protective gear and using specialised equipment to ensure the cleaning process is as safe as possible.
Compliance with Health & Safety regulations
Here in New Zealand, industrial facilities are subject to numerous regulations and standards that govern their operations.
These regulations often include specific requirements for cleaning and sanitation, such as avoiding cross-contamination, which must be followed to avoid fines or other penalties.
A trained and experienced industrial cleaning company understands these regulations and can help you stay on the right side of the law, ensuring your facility remains safe and operational.
Specialised knowledge and equipment
Industrial cleaning is not the same as cleaning a commercial or residential space. It requires specialised knowledge of the equipment, materials, and chemicals used in your facility, and the techniques needed to clean them effectively.
A trained and experienced industrial cleaning company has the knowledge and expertise to determine the best cleaning methods for your unique needs, as well as access to specialised equipment and cleaning solutions that are not available to the general public.
Our qualifications
With years of experience in the industry, there are not many things we haven’t seen and done before. From enormous oil tankers to tight nooks and crannies, soap and hot water to dangerous, corrosive chemicals, we have handled it all because we’re fully trained and qualified.
Chemical Safety, Handling and Storage
Chemicals can be toxic, corrosive, flammable, explosive, or reactive, depending on their properties and the conditions under which they are used. Exposure to chemicals can cause a range of health effects, such as skin irritation, respiratory problems, and even death in extreme cases. Our staff are fully qualified in chemical safety, handling and storage, with constant refresher courses and updates to certifications.
Hazard and Risk Management
Hazards are not simply things like chemical spills, but any potential sources of harm, such as dangerous equipment or unsafe work practices. Risk is the likelihood and severity of harm that could result from exposure to a hazard.
All our staff have been trained in identifying potential hazards and assessing the associated risks, implementing controls to eliminate or mitigate them, and monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of these controls.
Confined Space and Gas Detection
Confined spaces are areas not intended for continuous human occupancy and have limited means of entry or exit, such as tanks, pits, vessels, silos, and sewers. These spaces are difficult to clean and can present significant hazards to workers, such as poor ventilation, lack of oxygen, and toxic gas exposure.
Cleaning confined spaces is a perfect example of why you need to hire a trained and experienced industrial cleaning company, as the risk involved can only be handled by professionals.
Mobile Elevated Work Platforms
Working at heights is one of the most common jobs in industrial cleaning and is also one of the most dangerous.
From stepladders to rooftops, anyone working from a height of more than 2 metres should be well-trained and certified. We ensure staff have completed and passed a Mobile Elevated Work Platform course along with learning Health and Safety Procedures.
Don’t risk it; call the professionals
If you are looking for an industrial cleaning company, it is important to choose one that is qualified, experienced, and knowledgeable in the industry.
We pride ourselves on our extensive training and certifications, ensuring we provide safe and effective cleaning services for your facility.
From chemical safety to hazard and risk management, confined spaces to mobile elevated work platforms, our staff are fully qualified and up-to-date with the latest regulations and standards. Be sure and check out our industrial cleaning services, popular birdproofing services and birdproofing solutions blog post.
So if you want to maintain a safe and compliant work environment while improving production and efficiency, contact us today to learn more about our industrial cleaning services.
