It is necessary for all employees to abide by the Safety Regulations set forth in this Agreement.
- NEVER CARRY A VACUUM UP/DOWNSTAIRS when the other hand is also full of equipment. One hand must be free at all times to enable proper balance.
- DO NOT GO HIGHER THAN TWO STEPS ON A LADDER. Even on a “Top To Bottom,” or spring cleaning, the cleaning tech is only allowed to go up two steps on a kitchen ladder.
- IF A CUSTOMER HAS A TALL SHOWER STALL, it is policy to clean as high as is naturally reachable, NO CLIMBING IN THE SHOWER.
- TO PREVENT A NASTY SPILL, Make sure you close the lid of any chemicals before setting them down. Also, put a towel outside the shower door or tub, this will help to prevent you from slipping and protect the carpet or tile from being damaged. If you should spill make sure to quickly wipe up or use a towel to soak up the spill from the carpet by blotting repeatedly on the spill.
- DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS A WET FLOOR. Even in bare or stocking feet, wet floors are treacherous. If time is of the essence and the floor must be walked on, use a few rags under the shoes to provide traction. This also works well in large showers.
- DO NOT COMBINE AMMONIA AND BLEACH-BASED CHEMICALS. Any cleaner such as glass cleaner, bathroom disinfectant, or soap scum remover may contain ammonia. Mildew remover and most abrasive cleansers contain bleach. DO NOT MIX THE TWO!!
- USE THE CLIENT’S VACUUM CLEANER! When the client is given the estimate we talk to him about the possibility of using his vacuum cleaner little by little you will get to know your clients, if their vacuum cleaner is good use it if you don’t use Detail cleanings.
- AMMONIA AND CHLORINE Never mix cleaning products, especially ammonium, chlorine, glass cleaner, or bathroom cleaners which are highly likely to contain ingredients that MUST NOT BE MIXED because they can give you food poisoning.
- DO NOT APPROACH A SNARLING PET. If the work order says it is friendly, but it is not appearing that way IT IS NOT MANDATORY TO STAY AND CLEAN. Do not risk being bitten, leave, call the office so that they can contact the customer and reschedule the cleaning.
- IF UNCOMFORTABLE WITH THE PEOPLE IN THE HOME, it is also okay to leave. If the customer’s teenage children are home or have friends over and their behavior and appearance border on menacing, LEAVE. If they are doing anything that may be illegal it is also okay to leave. The same applies to adults in the home. If ever experiencing harassment, the same applies.
- NEVER MASH DOWN ON OR COMPACT TRASH IN THE CAN WITH YOUR HANDS! With the risk of AIDS and other infectious diseases, do not risk being stuck by a needle, cut by any broken or sharp material in the trash. Never pick through the customer’s garbage.
- DO NOT TRY TO READ THE WORK ORDER AND DRIVE! Be sure to read the work order while the car is parked. Reading and driving is asking for an accident.
- DO NOT OPERATE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ON A WET FLOOR. Vacuums, electric brooms, etc… are prone to shock if used on wet floors.