Cleaning Contractors Insurance

What Types Of Cleaning Businesses Can Be Covered?

Contract cleaning can seem simple, however, as an industry it is wide-ranging and insurance can be applicable to numerous businesses. A few that may require cleaning contractor insurance include:

Private Residential Properties
Office Buildings
Shops
Hotels
Schools
Public Houses
Carpet Cleaners
External Window Cleaners

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Find The Right Cleaning Contractors Insurance For You

With our brokers, you can be confident in the fact that your claim will be dealt with in a respectful and efficient manner by our specialist team. As an industry, cleaning contractors are exposed to a variety of hazards and our team will do our best to add peace of mind with a policy that accounts for the risks most relevant to you.

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What Cover Do I Need For My Cleaning Contractor Insurance Policy?

Chemical Exposure

Many cleaning contractors will use a variety of cleaning products, with most created with an industrial application in mind. These higher strength cleaning chemicals can be dangerous for workers if inhaled, ingested or otherwise exposed to. Common ailments as a result of chemical exposure include:

Severe skin or eye irritation
Respiratory infection or failure
Nervous systems, kidney and liver complications
Allergic reactions or skin disease from contact with disinfectants
Fire hazards from flammable cleaning products

Work-Related Illnesses

Working and cleaning in multiple residences and commercial properties means cleaning staff are at risk of a number of illnesses. Through contact with bacteria, viruses, insects, waste and bodily fluids certain complications can occur. These include:

Bloodborne Viruses - Often from environments where needles are present, and commonly within cleaning in the healthcare sector
Asbestos Exposure - Cleaning older buildings can lead to exposure to asbestos in insulation, pipes and other areas of buildings leading to lung cancers and complications
Pathogen Exposure - Cleaners that deal with human or animal waste are at risk of exposure to pathogenic organisms, like salmonella or E. coli

Slips & Trips

In the process of carrying out jobs, both workers and building occupants can be at risk of serious injury from slips, trips and falls. Potential hazards and injuries include:

Fractures, bruising and broken bones
Trips and falls on unmarked wet surfaces, in unlit areas or due to spillage
Falls caused by objects like cleaning equipment or cables
Serious injury as a result of falling down flights of stairs

Working At Height

In the case of cleaning contractors, in particular external window cleaners, working at height is a necessity. This opens up to the risk of severe injury or death as a result of falling from a significant height, often as a result of poor safety practices or faulty equipment.

Machine & Equipment Hazards

Machine failure or improper use can result in severe injuries for both the cleaning operator and any residents or occupants of the building. Additional risks can include suffering electric shocks from faulty or misused equipment, furthermore, improper storage of such equipment can result in substantial property damage.

Lone Working

Within commercial environments often cleaning companies will operate after or before hours. This level of isolation can result in increased chances of verbal or physical abuse either from members of the public or a potential attacker.