The Importance of Ethics

Since sweeping doesn't require any type of specific licensing, hiring companies often do not realize how to confirm the professionalism of their contractor of choice.

According to WorldSweeper.com, the leading information source for the sweeping industry, and its affiliate the World Sweeping Association, a reputable sweeping contractor will be able to provide their clients with the information shown below. Commercial Power Sweeping proudly conforms to all of the following:

In the case of an accident for which a sweeping contractor is liable, if the contractor doesn't carry insurance coverage then the owner of the property on which it occurred is much more likely to be held liable.

Some companies cut corners by not paying the workers' compensation on their employees. Without it, there is a much greater chance that a sweeper operator who gets injured will sue the owner of the property being swept, or the hiring firm, for damages.

Another way to identify legitimate businesses is to confirm that the company complies with all the statutes to which ethical business people must conform. Most cities require that a local business license be issued to companies doing business within the city limits, and this usually includes sweepers. Also, if a company doesn't have a federal tax ID number, it is much more likely that required taxes are not being paid.

These include payroll taxes and the remittance of any sales taxes which are due in some states. It is not in a hiring firm's best interest to hire a contractor that could be shut down at any time for non-payment of taxes.

Most companies want to do business with an established company, one which has a good chance of being there some years from now. Another way to get a handle on reputability is to talk to others who supply the sweeping contractor with parts and supplies.

It has been found that both the contractor and the property owner can be held liable for incorrectly dumped waste. If an account manager does not provide an on-site place to dump collected litter, he or she should confirm that the litter from the site is being disposed of at an appropriate dump facility.

Dumping fees are becoming an ever larger component of doing business in many areas, and, although the incidence of 'midnight dumping' is being successfully reduced, some companies still dump on their personal property or elsewhere in order to cut costs.

Before you hire your next sweeping contractor, make sure they comply to all of the information shown above. If they don't, go elsewhere. In today's litigious society you simply can't afford to work with a 'fly-by-night' firm.

Commercial Power Sweeping is very experienced in all types of pavement sweeping, from the inside of warehouses and parking garages to the most demanding of milling and construction cleanup applications.

Please let us know how we may assist you by requesting a FREE professional assessment from our management team. We'll be glad to help you in any way we can.