Cleaning & Facilities Management
Clean Workplaces Start with Safe Workplaces.
The cleaning industry presents unique WHS challenges — from chemical exposure to slips and falls, often in environments shared with the public or other workers. SHEQDocX provides cleaning businesses with practical, compliant documentation to manage these risks effectively.
Key Hazards
Common Risks in Cleaning & Facilities Management
Chemical exposure from cleaning agents, disinfectants and solvents
Slips and falls on wet or freshly cleaned surfaces
Manual handling injuries from equipment and repetitive motions
Biological hazards when cleaning healthcare or food facilities
Electrical risks from wet environments near power sources
Working alone or in isolated environments
Ergonomic injuries from sustained awkward postures
Compliance
Relevant Laws & Regulations
All SHEQDocX documents are developed in line with the Model WHS Act and applicable Australian legislative frameworks — suitable for use across all states and territories.
- Work Health and Safety Act (Model Act — adopted across NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, ACT, NT, WA, VIC*)
- Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals
- Code of Practice: Labelling of Workplace Hazardous Chemicals
- Safe Work Australia — Cleaning Services
- Skin Exposure Prevention guidelines
* Victoria operates under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic), which has equivalent provisions to the Model WHS Act.
Documents
What We Provide
Our library includes a wide range of documents specifically tailored to the cleaning & facilities management sector.
- Chemical Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Register
- SWMS for Cleaning Operations
- Hazardous Chemical Risk Assessments
- Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention Procedures
- Manual Handling Risk Assessment
- Lone Worker Safety Procedures
- Induction & Site-Specific Training Records
- PPE Selection & Usage Guides
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