Cleaning Industry
Standards
Cleaning Industry hazards are addressed in specific OSHA standards for general industry. This section highlights OSHA standards and documents related to the cleaning industry.
OSHA Standards
Frequently Cited Standards
OSHA maintains a listing of the most frequently cited standards for specified 6-digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes. Please refer to OSHA’s Frequently Cited OSHA Standards page for additional information. For Janitorial Services, use NAICS code 561720 in the NAICS search box.
Other Highlighted Standards
General Industry (29 CFR 1910) |
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1910 Subpart F - Powered Platforms, Manlifts, and Vehicle-Mounted Work Platforms | ||
1910.66, Powered platforms for building maintenance. |
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1910 Subpart G - Occupational Health and Environmental Control | ||
1910.94, Ventilation. |
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1910.95, Occupational noise exposure. |
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1910 Subpart H - Hazardous Materials | ||
1910.106, Flammable liquids. |
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1910.119, Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals. |
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1910.120, Hazardous waste operations and emergency response. |
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1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment | ||
1910.133, Eye and face protection. |
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1910.135, Head protection. |
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1910.136, Foot protection. |
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1910.137, Electrical Protective Equipment. |
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1910.138, Hand Protection. |
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1910 Subpart N - Materials Handling and Storage | ||
1910.178, Powered Industrial Trucks |
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1910 Subpart S - Electrical | ||
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1910 Subpart Z - Toxic and Hazardous Substances | ||
1910.1000, Air contaminants. |
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1910.1001, Asbestos. |
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1910.1025, Lead. |
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State Plan Standards
There are 29 OSHA-approved State Plans operating state-wide occupational safety and health programs. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as OSHA's and may have different or more stringent requirements.
Note: These are NOT OSHA regulations. However, they do provide guidance from their originating organizations related to worker protection.
ASTM International
- American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) International, E1971. Standard Guide for Stewardship for the Cleaning of Commercial and Institutional Buildings.
California
- California SB-321, Voluntary Industry Guidelines to Protect the Health and Safety of Domestic Workers and Day Laborers (December 2022).
ISSA
- International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA), The Cleaning Industry Management Standard CIMS 1101: 2006