This Vacuum Cleaning Risk Assessment
is designed for workplaces where vacuum cleaners are regularly used to maintain hygiene and cleanliness across a variety of surfaces. Whether cleaning carpets, hardwood floors, upholstered furniture, vehicles, or staircases, this assessment ensures your team works safely and within compliance standards.
Ideal for offices, hospitals, care homes, schools, hospitality venues, and more, the risk assessment is written by health and safety professionals and highlights the key hazards and control measures involved in vacuum cleaning tasks.
Hazards and risks covered:
✅ Electrical hazards from damaged cords or improper use
✅ Slips, trips, and falls due to cords and uneven surfaces
✅ Dust exposure and allergens
✅ Manual handling injuries from moving or lifting the unit
✅ Lone working, especially in multi-level buildings
✅ Use on stairs, landings, or in confined areas
This file includes:
✅ A detailed and editable Risk Assessment
– pre-written and ready to tailor for your business
✅ A Safe Operating Procedure (SOP)
– step-by-step instructions for safe vacuum cleaner use
Download your Vacuum Cleaner Risk Assessment Pack today
to improve safety, meet health & safety requirements, and maintain a cleaner workplace.
