All workplaces pose potential risks. Whether working in an office, or on a building site, workers and those around them are exposed to potential hazards every day. Carrying out a risk assessment is a crucial step that will help you to protect your workers, your business, and comply with the law. It allows you to focus on the real risks in your workplace – the ones with the potential to cause harm.

Cleaning Operatives can come up against biological, chemical, and physical risks during their workday. From equipment ergonomics to cleaning substances, individuals need to be equipped and knowledgeable in order to carry out their jobs safely.

This example risk assessment template highlights the kind of approach a cleaning business might take towards workplace hazards. Risks would need to be reviewed individually in order to be most effective in protecting people and complying with the law. Use our template to structure your own risk assessment.