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Cleaning Risk Assessment — COSHH Compliant, Instant Download
Describe the cleaning contract, location, products and team. We generate a fully written, UK-compliant cleaning risk assessment — covering COSHH, slip and trip hazards, lone working and manual handling — in minutes.
Used by cleaning companies, FM contractors, facilities managers and self-employed cleaners across the UK
🧼 Using bleach, descalers or industrial degreasers? COSHH controls are included automatically when you describe your products. The assessment covers exposure routes, PPE, ventilation and emergency procedures for each substance.
Legal Requirements for Cleaning Operations
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires all employers and self-employed workers to carry out a risk assessment of their work. For cleaning operations, this means assessing chemical hazards, manual handling tasks, slip and trip risks, and lone working arrangements — all common in the cleaning sector.
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 specifically require an assessment of all hazardous cleaning chemicals, including bleach, descalers, industrial degreasers, floor strippers, disinfectants and biocides. This is separate from — but often combined with — the general risk assessment. Anyrisks integrates COSHH controls into a single comprehensive document.
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require employers to assess the specific risks of lone working where cleaning staff work alone in client premises, at night, or without supervision. Many cleaning injuries and incidents occur during lone working, and the lack of a documented lone worker risk assessment is frequently cited in enforcement actions.
How It Works
1. Describe the Contract
Tell us the type of cleaning (office, commercial kitchen, industrial, domestic), products used, lone working arrangements, and any specific hazards on site.
2. Let the app take the strain
Anyrisks produces a fully written cleaning risk assessment covering COSHH controls, manual handling, lone working and slip and trip hazards — specific to your contract.
3. Instant Download and Use
Download as PDF and Word. File it for compliance, share it with your cleaning team, or produce it for a client tender or audit. £29, no subscription.
What It Covers
Every cleaning risk assessment is written in full — covering all hazards specific to your contract and cleaning environment.
COSHH — bleach, descalers, degreasers, disinfectants, biocides
Slip and trip hazards — wet floors, cables, uneven surfaces
Manual handling of mops, vacuum cleaners, trolleys and equipment
Lone working in client premises — check-in and emergency procedures
Working at height (window cleaning, high shelves, step ladders)
Biological hazards — blood, body fluids, clinical waste
Kitchen and food preparation area cleaning
Industrial and heavy-duty cleaning operations
Night-time and out-of-hours cleaning
Violence and aggression risk for lone cleaners
PPE requirements for chemical handling
COSHH Regulations 2002 compliance documentation
COSHH for Cleaning: What You Must Document
The COSHH Regulations 2002 require you to assess, prevent or adequately control exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace. For cleaning companies, this is not optional — it is one of the most frequently inspected areas. HSE officers routinely check that cleaning firms can produce COSHH assessments for every hazardous product in use.
A compliant COSHH assessment for cleaning chemicals must cover:
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The substance: name, form (liquid, aerosol, powder) and classification
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Exposure routes: inhalation, skin and eye contact, ingestion
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Health effects: irritant, corrosive, toxic or sensitising
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Control measures: ventilation, dilution, closed systems
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PPE: gloves, eye protection, respiratory protection where needed
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Emergency procedures: first aid, spill management, disposal
Describe your cleaning products in the job description and Anyrisks includes all of the above for each substance — in a single document alongside your full risk assessment.
Works For
From office contracts to industrial deep cleans, Anyrisks covers every type of cleaning operation.
What Customers Say
“Our FM client asked for COSHH assessments for every product our team uses. Anyrisks let us generate a specific document for each cleaning contract within a day.”
Tracey W.
Cleaning company owner, London
“I work alone in client properties at night. My client’s insurer needed a lone worker risk assessment — Anyrisks covered it in minutes.”
Anne R.
Self-employed cleaner, Bristol
“We tendered for a large NHS contract and needed comprehensive risk and COSHH documentation. Anyrisks saved us a huge amount of time preparing the submission.”
Brian K.
Commercial cleaning contractor, Birmingham
Anyrisks vs DIY Templates
| Anyrisks | DIY / Templates | |
|---|---|---|
| Written in full — not a blank form | ✓ | ✗ |
| COSHH controls for specific products included | ✓ | ✗ |
| COSHH Regulations 2002 referenced | ✓ | ✗ |
| Lone working controls included | ✓ | ✗ |
| Slip & trip and manual handling covered | ✓ | ✗ |
| Specific to your contract and location | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ready in under 2 minutes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instant PDF and Word download | ✓ | Sometimes |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this cover COSHH for cleaning chemicals?
Yes — describe the types of products you use (bleach, descalers, industrial degreasers) and COSHH controls including PPE, ventilation, exposure limits and emergency procedures are included automatically.
I work alone in client properties at night — is lone working covered?
Yes — lone working controls including check-in procedures, communication protocols, emergency access and violence/aggression risk are included when you mention lone working in your description.
Can I use one assessment for multiple cleaning contracts?
Each assessment is tailored to the specific contract, location and products you describe. For multiple contracts, generate a separate assessment for each — the process takes under 2 minutes per contract.
Is a risk assessment a legal requirement for cleaners?
Yes. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires all employers and self-employed workers to assess workplace risks. For cleaning companies, this includes COSHH assessments under the COSHH Regulations 2002. Failure to have documentation in place can result in enforcement action.
Does it cover industrial and specialist cleaning?
Yes — describe the type of cleaning (e.g. deep clean, industrial degreasing, biohazard cleaning, high-level cleaning) and the assessment will be tailored to the specific hazards involved.
How long does it take?
Under 2 minutes. Describe the cleaning contract and Anyrisks produces a fully written, COSHH-compliant risk assessment instantly.