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The Cleaning Contractor Compliance Checklist
Whether you're bidding for your first commercial contract or managing dozens of sites, this checklist covers the compliance essentials every UK cleaning contractor should have in place. Work through it to find your gaps — and keep everything in one place so you're always tender-ready.
Documents & assessments
- COSHH assessments for every cleaning chemical you use
- Task-specific risk assessments for each type of cleaning
- A written health and safety policy (required with 5+ staff)
- Cleaning method statements for key tasks
- Safe systems of work for higher-risk activities
Insurance & certificates
- Employers' liability insurance (a legal requirement if you have staff)
- Public liability insurance
- Certificates stored and renewal dates tracked
- Any equipment inspection certificates, where relevant
People & training
- Records of staff training and induction
- COSHH and manual handling awareness for cleaners
- Training expiry dates tracked and refreshed on time
- Evidence of supervision and competence
Staying tender-ready
- A client-ready compliance pack you can share on demand
- A calendar of upcoming reviews and renewals
- A clear picture of your overall compliance status
- Everything version-controlled and up to date
Turn the checklist into a system
A checklist tells you what you need. A compliance manager makes sure you actually keep it current. Fovexa Compliance tracks every item above, flags what's missing with a live compliance score, and reminds you before anything lapses.
See your compliance score in minutes
Set up your cleaning business in Fovexa and instantly see where you stand against this checklist — with prioritised steps to close every gap. Start free.