What Is the Cleaning Industry?

Cleaners are cleaners, meaning those who are responsible for cleaning the place. Their duties include cleaning, collecting garbage and sending to designated collection places. Generally refers specifically to workers in cleaning agencies, companies, and public places. It is praised as "the beautician of the city".

Cleaner

(Occupation)

1. Those who clean the home are called maids or part-timers according to working hours. But some people who specialize in cleaning and cleaning also belong to the category of cleaners. Sometimes the cleaners are divided into many categories according to the scope of cleaning they are responsible for.

   1. Improve working environment and working procedures

   The harsh working environment and unreasonable working procedures are the primary factors affecting the safety and health of cleaning workers. The improvement of the working environment and working procedures is related to various factors. The cooperation of relevant departments can be sought to improve the working environment of cleaners, ensure the safety and health of workers, and greatly improve work efficiency.

   2. Safe Use of Chemicals

   Chemicals are harmful to the human body in many ways. In order to ensure the safety and health of cleaning workers and reduce the harm caused by improper use, management should try to find low-toxic or non-toxic cleaning agents for cleaning workers. Containers containing chemicals should be labeled with hazards and protection methods, and cleaning workers should be trained in the safe use of chemicals such as detergents.

   3. Use the correct working posture

   When cleaning workers need manual work, correct working posture is extremely important for preventive work. Worker training should teach and urge workers to work in the correct posture to reduce the chances of injury and work strain, especially to avoid bending over or twisting the weight; avoid moving or moving large heavy objects with bare hands; Push and pull large heavy objects.

   4. Scientific use tools

   Using scientifically designed operating tools can not only improve work efficiency, but also reduce or avoid occupational hazards for cleaners. Lighter tools should be used, such as tools or tools with heavy loads on the sides, and the operator should be able to use both hands at the same time. The handrail of the tool should be easy to grasp and allow the user to easily change the holding position. There should be no sharp or protruding parts at the contact between the tool and the hand. If necessary, the tool should be equipped with sufficient shock-absorbing equipment.

   5. Use labor protection equipment

   Cleaners who regularly come into contact with chemical cleaners and dust must be equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment, such as gloves, water shoes, dust masks, etc.

   6. Pay attention to personal hygiene

   Workers engaged in cleaning operations should develop good hygienic habits so that they can avoid being infected with various infectious diseases at work or bringing germs home, which will affect the health of their families.

   7. Infectious diseases

   The garbage handled and cleaned by cleaners can breed and spread bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites, which are enough to cause infectious diseases and harmful factors of parasites .

   8. Training

   To ensure that cleaners work safely and healthily, all management departments must continuously train their employees to improve their awareness of safety and health, help them become familiar with various operating procedures, and train them to use various tools and protective appliances skillfully. Workers who need to operate heavy machinery must be trained to familiarize themselves with working procedures and precautions. Dangerous heavy machinery is best supervised by a foreman.

   9. Regular medical examination

   Cleaning workers are advised to conduct regular physical examinations to monitor their health and identify problems and deal with them early to ensure their occupational health. ^[1]