As a company in the cleaning industry, our workers at SQ 1 development play a vital role in the growth and success of our business. It is our responsibility to ensure that their health and well-being is protected during such uncertain times.

We firmly believe that people working in a clean and pleasant environment are essential for progress and prosperity. This principle has ensured our survival for years. Additionally, it has been our consistent practice to maintain a positive and hygienic workspace.

The hidden heroes of our company

Our commercial cleaning company caters to a varied client base comprising schools, banks, hotels, and industrial enterprises. We also provide our services to private residences.

Given the importance of living and working in clean, sanitised spaces, especially when we are amidst a pandemic, it is crucial to maintain healthy environments. Therefore, intensive cleaning at premises is necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone. These cleaning services should be performed regularly to keep the premises free from harmful viruses and bacteria. In that sense, our workers are often deployed to places that potentially carry dangerous germs and viruses.

Our workers have been equipped with the know-how and tools to stay safe during this period. This ensures their peace of mind and protection while performing daily tasks. Additionally, we have taken extra steps to safeguard their well-being.

Our workers deserve to work in a safe environment

As valued employees of SQ 1 Development, our janitors receive free portable hand sanitizers and 3-ply surgical face masks for use during and after work. This ensures their safety and well-being while promoting a clean and healthy workplace. Additionally, we encourage regular use of these protective measures to maintain a clean and healthy workplace.

To protect our elderly workers (those above 60 years old) who may be more susceptible to viruses, we have taken additional steps. These include assigning them to lower-risk jobs that are more suitable to their physical condition and deploying them to job sites with lesser exposure to the public, ensuring their safety and well-being.

As a company that values advanced technology, we regularly replace old cleaning machines to ensure they are lightweight, easy-to-use, and convenient for our elderly workers. This allows them to work more efficiently and effectively, improving the quality of our services. Examples include our floor scrubber robot, vacuum robot and automated glass cleaning robots.

We rigorously monitor our janitors’ Trace Together app and install the Tersano (SAO water dispenser) on-site. Moreover, the SAO water dispenser is a proven, safer way to eliminate the COVID-19 virus in just one minute. Workers with allergies or sensitivities need not worry about exposure to toxins, unlike traditional multi-purpose chemicals. Additionally, this ensures a safer and healthier working environment for them.

Our managers pay special attention to our janitors’ health. If any of them develop flu symptoms or have difficulty breathing, they should seek immediate medical attention from one of our company-appointed clinics (Raffles Medical) and stay home to minimize contact with others.

Should any of our workers need to conduct a swab test, our company will also bear the expenses for them. Our managers will regularly update janitors on virus protection methods, such as frequent hand washing, proper use of masks and gloves, to keep them safe. In addition, they will provide briefings to ensure compliance. We regularly send them for skill-enhancement courses, helping to improve their efficiency and upgrade their skill sets. Furthermore, this enables them to remain competitive in their respective fields.

Conclusion

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about many changes in the industry and the way we conduct our day-to-day tasks. Especially in such uncertain times, the health and safety of both our clients and our workers are equally important.

We continuously update and train our staff to keep them aware and safe during their time with us, as the government releases new advisory and regulation changes. Additionally, this ensures compliance and adherence to the latest guidelines.

Being a reliable partner for a range of cleaning and integrated facility services, including professional office cleaning services, has helped build our reputation. Moreover, we also offer home care solutions, expanding our scope of services. With that in mind, SQ 1 Development will continue to execute our mission of providing clean and well-maintained spaces that inspire people to do more work with better efficiency.