Industry Safety
Specific Industries
Cleaning Industry

Article covers safety features as well as issues such as indoor air quality

OSHA safety materials for the institutional and industrial cleaning industry

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard as it applies to the janitorial service industry

Safety considerations when cleaning bathrooms

Control of Ergonomic Hazards in Commercial Drycleaning

Control of fire hazards

Control of Exposure to Perchloroethylene

Technical resources on dry cleaning

Studies of safety hazards in the drycleaning industry

The risks of perchloroethylene

How can I protect myself from a household chemical emergency

Advice from the The Soap and Detergent Association

Emptying buckets places significant forces on the shoulder joints and back

Lessons learned - using a truck-mounted cleaning system

For workers who use chemicals to remove graffiti

What injuries happen to janitors

Tips for managers and workers

How to comply with the most commonly violated OSHA safety standards in the cleaning industry

About health and safety in the cleaning industry

Advice on chemical safety for the cleaning industry

Safe work practices for custodians

A series of safety articles related to cleaning, housekeeping and building maintenance

An article discussing the development of products to make cleaners jobs easier

The typical musculoskeletal issues faced by workers performing this task and some risk control measures

Safety advice for the cleaning industry

An example of a portion of a safety manual related to custodial safety

A booklet for workers who use chemicals to remove graffiti

Does not provide the text of the ANSI standard - requirements are briefly outlined