ProtectingWorkersWho Use Cleaning Chemicals
Workplaces, such as schools, hospitals, hotels, restaurants and manufacturing plants, use
cleaning chemicals to ensure the cleanliness of their buildings.Workers who handle these
products include building maintenance workers, janitors and housekeepers. Some cleaning
chemicals can be hazardous, causing problems ranging from skin rashes and burns to
coughing and asthma. Many employers are switching to green cleaning products because
they are thought to be less hazardous to workers and the environment. This INFOSHEET
provides information to employers on practices to help keep workers safe when working
with cleaning chemicals, including green cleaning products.