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RA-HS16 Floor Cleaning
RA-HS16 Floor Cleaning
File Reference : RA-HS16 Floor Cleaning
Date File Updated 16-08-24
File Format MS Word
No. of files 1
Category Risk Assessments
Tags: ISO 45001, 6.1, IMS1 7.5

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F-HS20 General Risk Assessment form template - a purpose-built template designed to focus entirely on what matters: identifying hazards, rating risk and recording controls, without any unnecessary fields getting in the way.

The file is supplied in fully editable MS Word format and can be easily customised and saved to Google Docs format if required. The document uses pre-defined style formatting throughout with styles to match the risk-ratings which are input using select boxes pre-populated with all possible risk ratings. All text is in Calibri font for improved readability.
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Floor Cleaning Operations Risk Assessment

This fully completed floor cleaning operations risk assessment example has been prepared by a qualified health and safety professional. It covers a typical range of hazards, risks and associated control measures for all floor cleaning activities including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, use of cleaning machines and application of cleaning chemicals and can be used as a starting point when developing your own risk assessment documentation.

What Does This Floor Cleaning Risk Assessment Cover?

This risk assessment identifies the key hazards associated with floor cleaning operations including;
  • Slips on wet floors — wet or damp floors following cleaning operations causing slips resulting in fractures, sprains and head injuries
  • Contact with cleaning chemicals — skin contact with or inhalation of cleaning agents, bleaches, degreasers and disinfectants
  • Manual handling of cleaning equipment — lifting, pushing and manoeuvring buckets, cleaning machines and trolleys
  • Use of cleaning machinery — floor scrubbers, polishers and industrial vacuums creating entanglement and electrical hazards
  • Working at height for cleaning — use of steps, ladders or elevated equipment to clean at height
  • Storage and chemical incompatibility — incompatible cleaning products stored together creating toxic gas or fire risk

Each hazard includes an inherent risk rating ranging from Moderate to Substantial, and a comprehensive listing of applicable control measures covering areas such as;

  • Wet floor signs and cordoned areas before cleaning commences; cleaning during periods of low footfall
  • COSHH assessments, chemical-resistant gloves and eye protection for cleaning chemicals
  • Manageable bucket loads, maintained wringer mechanisms and manual handling training
  • PAT testing, pre-use machinery inspections and removal of loose clothing before rotating machinery
  • Telescopic handles, inspected step stools and second person to secure equipment at height
  • Dedicated ventilated chemical storage and segregation of incompatible products

A residual risk rating is then assigned to each hazard, demonstrating how effective risk management reduces overall risk to a tolerable level.

A Professional, Easy-to-Use Risk Assessment Template

This document uses colour-coded header styles matched to risk ratings, making it quick to read and easy to communicate during toolbox talks and worker training. A built-in risk rating matrix supports consistent evaluation of likelihood and consequence, and hazard pictograms using internationally recognised ISO warning symbols are included alongside relevant hazard entries — improving clarity and helping to highlight risks and mandatory controls.
The result is a completed risk assessment that looks professional, reads clearly, and demonstrates a structured and effective approach to risk management.

Who Is This Risk Assessment Template Suitable For?

This floor cleaning operations risk assessment template is suitable for health and safety advisers, facilities managers, cleaning supervisors and any employer with a duty to assess risks associated with cleaning activities. It can be implemented as a standalone document or as part of a broader occupational health and safety management system aligned with ISO 45001.

Note: This example risk assessment is supplied for use as guidance only and should be reviewed and completed by a competent person.

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