Cleaning and Custodial Services

Module 1: Introduction

Module 2: Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act

Module 3: Responsibilities

Module 4: Risk Management

Module 5: Hazards in Cleaning and Custodial Services

• Slips, Trips, and Falls
• Musculoskeletal Injuries
• Handling of Chemicals
• Work at Heights
• Electrical Hazards
• Exposure to Noise
• Biological Hazards
• Crushing Hazards
• Impact Hazards

Module 6: Workplace Safety and Health Management System

• WSH Policy and Organisation
• In-house WSH Rules and Regulations
• Risk Management
• Safe Work Procedures
• Safety Training
• Communication
• Employee Participation
• Incident Investigation
• Maintenance Programme
• Occupational Health Programmes
• Emergency Preparedness
• Documentation and Review
• Safety Promotion
• Contractor Management
• Safety Inspection

• Understand the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act and its relevance to cleaning and custodial services.
• Learn the roles and responsibilities of employers and employees in maintaining workplace safety.
• Identify common hazards in cleaning and custodial services, such as slips, trips, falls, musculoskeletal injuries, chemical handling, and work at heights.
• Implement a Workplace Safety and Health Management System (WSHMS) to enhance safety practices.
• Develop safe work procedures and provide safety training to workers.
• Promote communication and employee participation in safety initiatives.
• Conduct incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure proper maintenance and regular safety inspections to keep equipment safe