The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations (1992) and Approved Code of Practice have significant implications for the cleaning of rooms where art activities take place. Risk assessments must be made and due regard taken of the COSHH Regulations concerning cleaning materials. Subject leaders should ensure that time allocations and specifications for specialist workshops/studios enable cleaning staff to complete the routines scheduled. Subject leaders should ensure that cleaning staff have been made aware of safety and specialist requirements, including where necessary, that they wear masks and use suitable wet or dry sweeping.
