As a commercial cleaning company whose one area of expertise is cleaning at height it is imperative that we take precautions to reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls and prevent causing personal injury to our operatives or to others. Working at height can mean working on a ladder or flat roof, using…
Stephen Kerr, MP since 2017 and previously the EMEA Sales Operations Leader for Kimberly Clark understands the challenges and complexities the cleaning industry faces and for that reason has agreed to act as a Parliamentary Advisor to the CHSA (Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association) giving the association and the industry a voice in parliament. THE…
As specialists in window cleaning offering services that include a range of window cleaning methods from the traditional ladder method to rope access and hard to reach windows we are aware of the risks of working at height. The H&S Executive declare that of the approximate 609,000 work related accidents each year tragically the most common…
Green Cleaning has become a fundamental part of our industry and has been on the rise for several years, an increased awareness and regard for the wellbeing of customers, employees and the environment drives the demand for processes that minimise the impact on the environment and eco-friendly products. Cleaning For Health is the goal within…
In 2017, some of the headlines that hit the national press were ‘Window Cleaner Seriously Hurt After Fall From Building’ and ‘The Window Cleaner Who Fell From A Skyscraper and Lives’. The issue of health and safety when working at height is close to our hearts here at USS because of the industry we are…
Whether you’re a small or business or multi-national organisation, poor floor cleanliness will give your visitors, employees, potential employees and investors a negative first impression of your company. A spotless floor makes for a welcoming and professional introduction to your company and for establishments such as restaurants and medical facilities, hygiene is of upmost importance.…
The Guardian Newspaper recently headlined a story with this statement, ‘Robots Could Take 4M UK Private Sector Jobs Within 10 Years’ Will robots really replace humans and will technology phase out mundane roles? The story went on to suggest that the potential impact of automation on UK industry could affect up to 15% of the…
A brilliant end to yet another busy week here at USS and what better way to celebrate a Friday by finding out that we have received our SafeContractor Accreditation today for achieving excellence in Health & Safety in the workplace. Safecontractor recognises extremely rigorous standards in health and safety management amongst contractors and is used…
We’ve all heard and read about the horrifying recent rise of acid attacks in the UK but other corrosive substances are being used too in violent attacks and the CPS guidance to prosecutors regarding the approach to tackling this type of attack is thankfully to be reviewed. The 1972 Poisons Act is also to be…
Dangerous superbugs have been discovered on the underground network resulting in deep cleans being scheduled every night for the rest of the summer. Researchers at the London Metropolitan University found over 100 different types of bacteria and mould on London’s public transport system including 8 of the most threatening bacteria to human health and it’s…