Confined spaces are not always small and enclosed but instead may have limited access to fresh air. Confined spaces often include pipes, tanks, vaults, silos, tunnels, and trenches that pose a serious threat to your health if you don't know what you are doing.

Confined spaces are not always labelled as such and may be hidden behind large machinery or equipment in which you might not know it is there until you get too close to it. It can also be difficult to identify what type of atmosphere is inside because many people don't think about how important it is to measure oxygen levels when entering these types of areas.

A confined space is one that has the following:

- no windows and hence has poor ventilation

- lack of oxygen

- a flammable environment

- a greater risk of getting trapped inside it

- an accumulation of hazardous substances (i.e., chemical spills, toxic gases, etc.)

In a lot of industries, it is required for employees to enter confined spaces. This type of work often requires the employee to use respiratory protection and other safety equipment due to the hazardous environment. These environments need to be cleaned regularly because they can cause a build-up of harmful debris that can lead to serious health risks if not addressed promptly.

In addition, debris from production processes may collect in these areas and create potential hazards when combined with chemical spills. It can also lead to cross-contamination in factories that manufacture food items.

Therefore, managers must take care of these problems before they become more difficult and costly issues down the line. Cleaning a confined space regularly can help prevent the build-up of bacteria and pest infestation.

Cleaning confined spaces is a difficult task, requiring the use of specialised access equipment and tools to get into hard-to-reach areas. These can be expensive and time-consuming to purchase, not to mention that it takes years of experience before you are fully qualified for this type of work.

Hiring professionals will save you money in the long run, while giving your employees peace of mind knowing they will not have to ever clean these spaces themselves or risk injury.

You should hire professionals to clean confined spaces because it is too dangerous for unqualified workers to do, and also to get a thorough cleaning job done.

The benefits of hiring professional cleaners for cleaning confined spaces

1. They have the proper knowledge, trained staff and experience required in cleaning confined spaces
2. They follow all health and safety protocols
3. They ensure that the cleaning done meets the cleanliness standards
4. They work in accordance with your schedule so that there is no disruption in the workflow
5. They have all the proper, training, tools and equipment required to do the cleaning job
6. They completely sanitise, disinfect and fumigate the space after cleaning
7. They check the area for any harmful gasses before proceeding with the cleaning work

Professional cleaners understand the dangers of these types of environments and will make sure that your company's and its employee’s safety remains a top priority.

They specialise in the cleaning of these restricted areas and understand how difficult it can be to get into them due to their tight quarters and use specialised equipment which easily removes dirt without causing damage.

And because they know how to properly protect themselves from any potential hazards, their work is completely safe for everyone involved.

For commercial cleaning solutions of confined spaces anywhere in the UK area, choose Hygiene Group. Whether you need us on a weekly or monthly basis, our team of professionals can help maintain your quality standards with ease!

Contact us today if you want more information about how we can make your factory more hygienic.