SWMS TRAINING

Working safely is everyone's responsibilityWorking safely is everyone's responsibility

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• Ensure that all required equipment is with you before you start

• Put on all required PPE prior to commencement of tasks

• At the beginning of each shift, all staff should wash their hands

• All cuts and abrasion should be covered with water proof dressings

• Ensure all required equipment is with you, if necessary use a trolley

• Report faulty or damaged equipment to your supervisor

• Ask your supervisor which power points are safe to use

• Ensure all required signs are placed around area of work, prior to work starting

• Ensure a full understanding of chemicals to be used (COSHH)

Preparation and Completion of Preparation and Completion of taskstasks

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• Ensure all equipment is stored correctly.

• All equipment and machines are to be cleaned after use

• All dirty mop heads and rags placed in laundry

• All chemicals to be stored correctly ( if not labelled they are not to be used,

report to supervisor)

• Ensure store room is clean and tidy at all times

General Cleaning

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Blood and Body Fluid Spills 002Blood and Body Fluid Spills 002

Equipment: •Mop and wringer bucket (red bucket)•Chemical solution•Wet floor signs (if applicable)•Broom•Plastic isolation bag for disposal of gloves,• sawdust/disinfectant powder, etc•Body spill kits

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Blood and Bodily Fluid Spills 002

Operating Procedure:

•Cover Spill with absorbent powder from body spill kit

•Once spill is absorbed sweep up and place into plastic isolation bag and

dispose of into appropriate bin.

•Area to be mopped as per Safe Work Procedures on Wet Mopping. SWMS

050.

•Ensure that all powder from spill kit is clean.

•Solution must not be allowed to become too dirty.

•Dispose of used solution in cleaner sink,

•Clean up and rinse thoroughly

•All loose mop strands or fringes removed and disposed off

•All mop heads to be removed and disposed of in a rubbish bin

Carpet Spotting 009

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Equipment:•Long handle brushes•Blue bucket•Sponge cloths•Gum remover or approved chemical•Carpet spotter•Carpet spotting machine. (Optional depending on area)•Scraper•Trolley to move equipment & material around•Wet floor signs


•Get a trolley and transport all equipment and materials to the area to be

cleaned

•Spray the carpet spotter solution into the stain to soften it. Keep a safe

distance between 30 to 50 cm between yourself and the spray chemical

solution

•Allow for the carpet spotter solution a few minutes to commence working,

then scrub the area with a damp sponge, followed by a clean rag to dry the

area.

•If the stain is harder than expected, spray the carpet spotter into the stain

once again from a shorter distance

•If the carpet area to be spotted is large, then use electric carpet machine.

Carpet Spotting 009

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Storeroom Housekeeping 010Storeroom Housekeeping 010

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Equipment:•Safety sign•Broom•Vacuum •Mop & Bucket•Rags•Lemon All Purpose trigger spray

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Storeroom Housekeeping 010


•Room to be dusted from top downwards

•Room to be swept and vacuumed

•All shelves and fittings to be cleaned with correct chemical

•All equipment to be stored correctly

•All chemicals to be stored correctly on shelves

•Any chemicals without labels are to be reported to your supervisor

•There should never be obstructions on the floor in the store rooms, floors

should be clean and clear.

Cleaning of Fire Stairs, Ramps Cleaning of Fire Stairs, Ramps and Walkways 014and Walkways 014

Equipment:•Door chock•Dustpan and brush•Garbage bag•Mop/bucket•E5 Lemon All Purpose•Cloth •Safety signs•Floor scraper

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Cleaning of Fire Stairs, Ramps Cleaning of Fire Stairs, Ramps and Walkways 014and Walkways 014

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• Inspect the area to be cleaned and remove any large litter or rubbish using the

dustpan, brush and garbage bag

• Starting at the top of the stairwell, using the dust pan and brush sweep each

step in descending order

• Be aware of your surroundings at all times

• Mop area only if needed following Wet Mopping Safe Work Procedures

• When mopping stairs start from top of stairs and work down

• Using the sponge cloth and detergent/disinfectant solution, wipe down the

handrails, door handles and fittings to remove dust and unwanted stains

• Please be aware of your surroundings and please mind the steps

• Now check the stairwell, ramp or passageway for any litter or dirt that may still

be left

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Mopping and Detailing 017/050Mopping and Detailing 017/050

Equipment:• Mop / Wringer Bucket• Plastic Bucket• Doodle Bug and Pad• Lemon All Purpose• Cloths• Safety Signs

• Slip and fall• Back strains

Vinyl Gloves

Chemicals Used:E5 floor stripperMSDS Date: 12 February 2007E5 Floor MaintainerMSDS Date: 17 January 2005Jontec 300 QSMSDS Date: 04 Oct 2011COSHH Risk Assessment No:

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Mopping and Detailing 017/050Mopping and Detailing 017/050

Operating Procedures:

• Warning signs to be displayed

• Detergent solution to be prepared, as per instructions, in the wringer bucket

• If necessary use a trolley to transfer equipment from one area to another

• Ensure all signs are placed around area to be worked on, prior to work starting

• Ensure a full understanding of chemicals to be used—read instruction on bottle of

detergent or COSHH

• Half fill buckets with required detergent

• Start with clean mop head

• Wet doodle bug and clean flood edge whilst maintaining comfortable position

• Wipe over wet flood edges with damp mop

• Mop up all spills from floor

• Water/Solution must be emptied into approved drain as instructed

• Buckets to be rinsed and all loose mop strands or fringes removed

• Buckets to be stored upside down in cleaners room

• All mop heads to be removed and autoclaved after every use

Dust Cleaning 018Dust Cleaning 018

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Equipment:•Duster•Microfibre Cloth•Pan and Broom

Dust Cleaning 018Dust Cleaning 018


•Use a microfibre duster , and if one is not available wrap a yellow micro fibre

dusting cloth, around the feather or wool duster

•Start dusting from highest point working down to floor level

•Gently wipe the duster over surfaces

•Dust areas by hand that are only within safe reach

•Dust low areas with a short handled mop or similar by keeping your back upright

as possible and bending your knees

•After dusting the area, inspect your work and dust any areas that you may have

missed

•Shake or vacuum duster clean

•If using the woollen or microfibre flicks, place duster in laundry to be washed

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Dust Control Mopping 019Dust Control Mopping 019

Equipment:• Electrostatic mop (use only clean dry mop) (Either single or scissor)• Brush and pan• Safety sign• Spare fringe• Waste bin• Flat Mop

• Back/shoulder sprain and strain• Manual handling injuries• Trips and falls• Slips• Needle stick injuries

Vinyl Gloves

Chemicals Used:

1. NA

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Dust Control Mopping 019Dust Control Mopping 019


• Display Safety Signs• Check to make sure all equipment is safe to use and report any broken equipment to line manager• Place the electrostatic mop on the floor and only push forward• Do not lift the mop off the floor until work is finished, because the dust will be left on the floor• When turning, turn mop on half circle and continue pushing mop forward• When finished, hold mop over rubbish bin and shake gently to remove loose dust and litter• The fringe on the dust control mop will require occasional vacuuming to remove excess dust• When the fringe becomes soiled, remove and wash with a neutral detergent in cold water, rinse and hang to dry—do not machine wash or dry• Avoid wetting an electrostatic mop

Toilet Cleaning 045Toilet Cleaning 045

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Equipment:•Red – Mop Bucket•Toilet Paper and hand towels paper•Safety / Warning Signs•Chemicals – Applicable to your site•Soap – (Liquid or Cakes)•Damp, dry cloths•Dust Pan and Brush•Bin Liners


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•Mop Wringer Buckets – Check that it is correctly colour coded •A toilet mop bucket is Red. •Check that the castors are not broken or jammed as damaged equipment can cause unnecessary problems. •Check your mop handle – Your mop handle should preferably be Aluminium with a Red Base. •If there is any problems with your equipment, contact your supervisor•Secure the entry door to the toilet, open with a wedge to give you ventilation whilst you are working. If applicable open any available window.•Place a Safety/Warning sign outside the door.•Before you commence work, have a visible check of the area to be cleaned. Wearing your gloves, look for Body Fluids. Body fluids can be Blood, Urine, Faeces, Spittle, and Vomit etc. You must treat any body fluid as possibly being infected and the guidelines and procedures will be attached to this Safe Work Procedure


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• Check - All Crevices• Look behind the toilet pans and S-Bends• Check all Toilet dispensers, and inside the toilet rolls• Look inside the mouth of Hand Driers• Check underneath the hand basins and the U-Bends• Although you have done a check for Needles/Syringes, Body Fluids - STILL BE

WARY• Ensure that correct posture is adopted during all Manual Handling activities, i.e.

Bend your knees and keep your back straight• Flush the toilet bowls to remove any debris• Squeeze toilet bowl cleaner under the rim and around the inside of the bowl• Allow it time to work• Scrub above and below the water line and under the rim with a toilet brush.• Clean the top and bottom of the seat with detergent, paying special attention to

the hinges of the seat. Wipe it dry with a dry cloth and disinfectant it.• Damp wipe the outside of the toilet bowl and the area around the flush button.

Pay special attention to the floor tiles around the base of the toilet and behind it. Buff with a dry cloth to remove any residue chemical on the outside of the bowl, and flush the toilet to remove any chemical left inside the bowl.


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• Rinse your wet wiping cloth in detergent solution after cleaning each toilet.

• Dust high surfaces to remove dust and cobwebs• Sweep the floor and remove the litter• Empty rubbish bins and replace liners• Flush the urinal to remove any debris • Wash with detergent and long handled brush, if appropriate size, use a

doodlebug and white pad. Pay attention to behind steps and corners• Flush the urinal to remove all chemical residue• Do not use acid based disinfectants on stainless steel urinals• If there is a bad urine odour (Uric Acid) that is hard and yellow, look

behind the urinal step, on the grill and in corners. Use your scraper to scrape away the body fluid and scrub with acid based toilet bowl cleaner. Flush well to remove any chemical residue.

• Wash with detergent. Remove soap, scum and soil around and under taps and other fixtures to clean behind the taps


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• Rinse with water and buff with a dry cloth• Pay attention to the underneath of the sink – Plumbing fixtures, soap

dispensers, hand driers, surrounding tiles and ledges• Spray with glass cleaner• Wipe with lint free cloth paying attention to the corners• Spot clean as required using a neutral detergent with either a doodle bug

and white pad or by hand with a sponge• Buff the same areas using a dry cloth• If appropriate – Wipe all window sills and remove any dust• Wipe door handles, toilet flushing mechanisms and all plumbing or other

fittings with a disinfectant solution• Replenish toilet rolls paper towels etc. and wipe the dispensers. – report

any broken dispensers to line manager• Mop floors with a neutral detergent using the wet mop procedure. Ensure

that the floor is left clean, dry and free from any watermarks. Pay attention to the corners, the bottom of the wall tiles around partition brackets and around the toilet bowls

• Finally, wash and dry your hands with detergent and water • CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL YOUR EQUIPMENT BEFORE STORING IT AWAY


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• MOPS – CLOTHS – SPONGES – NYLON PADS• Wash items throughout in a hot solution of neutral detergent. Leave them

soaking for 10 minutes, squeeze them and allow to dry and hang them against the wall

• TOILET BRUSHES• Rinse in detergent and hot water• Soak in a disinfectant solution for 10 minutes• Store dry• BROOMS - BRUSHES• Wash well with detergent • Soak in a disinfectant solution for 10 minutes• Store dry• WRINGER BUCKETS• Clean rollers and casters and remove mop threads • Clean inside and outside after use with detergent and hot water• TOILET TROLLEY• Scrub with disinfectant• Hose down with hot water• Turn upside down to dry

Finally, wash and dry your hands with detergent and water

Glass Cleaning Below 2 Metres 024Glass Cleaning Below 2 Metres 024

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Equipment:•Glass cleaning solution•Applicator•Squeegee•Microfibre cloth•Plastic bucket•Extension pole•Safety signs•Mop and wringer bucket (colour coded to suite the area being cleaned)

Glass Cleaning Below 2 Metres 024Glass Cleaning Below 2 Metres 024

Operating Procedure:•Place protective covers on floors in carpeted areas•Clear cobwebs with cobweb brush•Remove excess dirt by hosing if needed (if cleaning external windows)•Use a window scraper on glass surfaces to remove tape and other materials

• Apply washing solution to cloth – do not apply too much, dampen cloth only• Wash windows with cleaning solution using an applicator and an extension

pole where suitable by using horizontal strokes working from the top to the bottom

• Wipe glass with a clean, dry cloth making sure no streaks or marks are left• Wipe edge of squeegee blade with a clean cloth after each stroke• Dry accessible edges and window frames with absorbent cloth• Mop up any spillages• Avoid prolonged work above shoulder height ensure that you move arms up

and down• Wash and dry equipment

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Equipment: •Coarse Hard Pad•Yellow safety bags for disposal of any infectious material (if applicable)• Long Handle Brush• Detergent (Glass cleaning detergent if applicable)• Cleaning Cloths• Safety and warning signs (if appropriate)• Bucket and mop• Doodle bug and pads

Shower & Bath Cleaning 039Shower & Bath Cleaning 039

Gloves

Safety Glasses

Chemicals Used:E5 Washroom cleanerMSDS Date: 10th Oct 11E5 lemon all purposeMSDS Date: 10th Oct 11E5 toilet descalerMSDS Date: 10th Oct 11SaniDes QuattroSelectMSDS Date: 1st Feb 11COSHH Risk Assessment No:


•Place safety or warning signs outside the door

•Use brush to remove all items from the surface

•Using detergent and brush scrub the surface then rinse and clean with water

and cleaning cloth

•Use detergent and either coarse hard pad or cleaning cloth to clean for special

areas such as the taps and chrome areas

• Use glass cleaning detergent and either coarse hard pad or cleaning cloth to

clean if showers have glass doors and sides

•Use the paper/cloth to dry surface

•Ensure there is no water residue on the floor using a mop

• Wash toilet brush, clean cloth/sponge, bucket in disinfectant solution after

the job is complete

• Spin mop head and store on top of bucket when storing in cleaners room

•Store colour coded equipment separately

• Make sure any faults with the equipment are reported to the supervisor37

Shower & Bath Cleaning 039 Shower & Bath Cleaning 039

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Squeegeeing Floors 040Squeegeeing Floors 040

Equipment:• Safety Sign• Squeegee• Mop and Bucket

•Slips and falls •Back/shoulder sprain and strain

Vinyl Gloves

Chemicals Used:

1. NA

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Squeegeeing Floors 040Squeegeeing Floors 040


• Display Safety Signs• Must wear appropriate shoes• Handle the squeegee with both hands• Stand up in a straight postured position using your arms to push the squeegee• Stand on dry floor and push the squeegee forward (pushing the water away)• Ensure water is pushed into a drained area• Check squeegee is in good working order (rubber is not worn / handle is smooth with no splinters)

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Flat Mopping 201Flat Mopping 201

Equipment:• Flat mop system (use only clean dry mop)• Lobby broom and pan• Safety sign• Spare flat mop head• Waste bin• Chemical applicable for task

• Back/shoulder sprain and strain• Manual handling injuries• Trips and falls• Slips• Needle stick injuries

Chemicals Used: 1. E5 Neutral detergentMSDS Date: 29-oct-20022. E5 washroom cleaner MSDS Date: 02-January-20073. E5 Lemon All purpose cleaner MSDS Date: 27-February-20064. Sumo InoxCOSHH Risk Assessment No:CRA201

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Flat Mopping 201Flat Mopping 201


• Pick up any large litter off the floor with a nifty nabber and place in bin • Prepare cleaning solution in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and SWMS 036• Inspect all equipment, if broken, report to your line manager• Apply cleaning solution if needed to flat mop head• Do not lift the mop off the surface until work is finished, because the dust will be left on the surface• When turning, turn mop on half circle and continue pushing mop forward• When finished, hold mop over rubbish bin and shake gently to remove loose dust and litter• The dust control mop will require occasional vacuuming to remove excess dust• When the flat mop head becomes soiled, remove and wash with detergent in cold water, rinse and hang to dry—do not machine wash or dry• Avoid wetting an electrostatic mop

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Damp Wiping 202Damp Wiping 202

Equipment:• Buckets• Appropriate Clothing• Abrasive pads if required• Gloves• Warning Signs• Spray bottle with appropriate chemical

• Strain to shoulder• Sprain and strain• Dust inhalation• Trips• Manual handling injuries

Gloves

Chemicals Used:MSDS Date: 02-January-2007E5 Lemon All purpose cleaner SaniDes QuattroSelectMSDS Date: 1st Feb 11Jontec 300 QSMSDS Date: 04 Oct 2011COSHH Risk Assessment No:CRA PMS-088202

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Damp Wiping 202Damp Wiping 202


• Put on all required PPE prior to commencement of task• Prepare cleaning solution• Inspect all equipment to make sure it is in safe working order. If any equipment is broken then place an out of order sign and report to your line manager• Vertical surfaces—systematically dust surfaces from top to bottom• Horizontal surfaces—use straight overlapping strokes working from the furthest point to yourself without overstretching• Pipes, ducts—working from the top down systematically dust, do not put your hands into areas that you cannot see• Draw dust out of corners and away from horizontal surfaces• Wash cloths after use

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Seat Cleaning 204Seat Cleaning 204

Equipment:• Cloth• Bucket with water• Chemical• Gloves

• Muscle sprains and strains• Injuries to muscles, ligaments, intervertebral discs, and other structures of the back• Injuries to soft tissues such as nerves, ligaments, and tendons in the wrists, arms, shoulders, neck, or legs• Abdominal hernias• Chronic pains

Gloves

Chemicals Used:E5 Lemon All Purpose MSDS Date: 17/04/08Sprint 200 QSMSDS Date: 3rd Nov 2009Jontec 300 QSMSDS Date: 04 Oct 2011

Face Mask

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Seat Cleaning 204Seat Cleaning 204


• Do not over fill bucket with water. Half way is expectable.• Ensure that you have all personal protective equipment on• Dilute the chemical in water as per label recommendation• Put your cloth into bucket with solution, rinse it very well, wipe the seat and all bars attached to it. Repeat if necessary.• Use your dry cloth to wipe any residues• TAKE EXTRA CARE WHILE GOING UP AND DOWN THE STAIRS WITH THE BUCKET• Ensure the water from the bucket is emptied regularly• If cloths become too dirty, then ensure to replace them• At the end of the task, ensure buckets are emptied of dirty water, cloths are either take to be washed or thrown away

Safe Use of Chemicals 036Safe Use of Chemicals 036

Operating Procedure: •Keep COSHH’s near areas where substances are used (must be under 5 years old)•Ensure there is no eating, drinking or smoking in areas where substances are used•Spray or Squirt Appropriate Chemical onto required surface and using the correct Cloth or sponge clean the surface as per Manufacturers Instructions. •Spray or Squirt the appropriate chemical onto a Rag or Sponge.•Wipe the Surface as per the Manufacturers Instructions.•Wipe the Surface with a Dry Cloth to ensure that no excess residual chemical is left behind.•Ensure contents of any unlabelled containers found are labelled appropriately or discarded in the approved drain if applicable•Never mix chemicals and always ensure they are stored in the correctly labelled container. •All chemicals are to be labelled, if not this needs to be reported to a supervisor or manager. •Return all equipment & machinery in clean & safe condition to cleaner’s room.

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Attending to Chemical & Attending to Chemical & Substance Spills 084Substance Spills 084

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Equipment:•Chemical or substance spill kit•Equipment for clean up•Safety (PPE) Equipment

Waste Collection & Removal

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Towing & Emptying 660 & 1100 Bins Towing & Emptying 660 & 1100 Bins 075075

Equipment:• Drivers License (Compulsory)• Buggy License (if Applicable)• Any equipment or chemicals depending the actual work being performed

• Collision • Falls from Buggy• Crushing Injuries• Rollover of Buggy Safety Gloves

Chemicals Used:

COSHH Risk Assessment No:

Full Wet Weather Protection Gear (if required)

Visibility Vests

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• Select a hat with abroad brim (8 to 19 cm), wearing a canvass hat with an 8 cm

brim for example, protects the face, ears, neck and helps protect the eyes.

• For tasks were safety glasses are required, either tinted or clear safety glasses

would provide adequate sun protection, if he type of lens is specified for outdoor

use and complies with Australian standard AS?NZ 1337 – Eye protectors for

Industrial application.

• Sunscreen provides a level of protection for areas of skin that are not covered by

sun protection clothing and should be used in combination with other methods of

protection.

• No sunscreen offers 100% protection and may still lead to sun damage if workers

are outside for long periods

• Workers should not forget to apply protection to lips using either SPF 30+ lip

balm or zinc cream

Towing & Emptying 660 & 1100 Bins 075Towing & Emptying 660 & 1100 Bins 075

Collecting Rubbish from 240L Collecting Rubbish from 240L and Small Office Bins 034/020and Small Office Bins 034/020

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Equipment: •240 litre Wheelie Bin•Bin Liners•Pan and broom•Mop and Bucket (If there is a spillage)

Collecting Rubbish from 240L Collecting Rubbish from 240L and Small Office Bins 034and Small Office Bins 034

Operation Procedure: •The collection and disposal of rubbish should be considered as 3 separate hazards. •Infection Risk•Accident Risk•Manual Handling Risk•Each should be considered separately but dealt with in conjunction with each other.•At the beginning of each shift, all staff should wash their hands to both clean them and identify any cuts or breaks in the skin.•Cuts or abrasions should be covered with waterproof dressings, which are found in the First Aid Box. •With your feet flat on the floor and keeping your back straight and using both hands with leather gloves on, carefully lift the liner out in one action and place it into the waste disposal container.•We are all of different sizes and strength levels, if you have any difficulty doing this task, report it immediately to your Supervisor.•Empty bins regularly to minimise the weight. As a guide bins should never be allowed to go over 75% full.•If you do find a full or heavy bin, do not attempt to empty it - do not leave it for someone else, call for assistance and ask for help.

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Collecting Rubbish from 240L Collecting Rubbish from 240L and Small Office Bins 034and Small Office Bins 034

• When moving a bag or bin around take extreme care. Wear gloves and use only your hands.

• Do not try to use any other part of your body to move a bag or bin around. You cannot see what is behind the bin, therefore move the bin slowly and carefully.

• If you find a leaking bin, do not empty it; call for assistance for someone to bring a mop, bucket and wet floor signs and to assist you to empty the bin

• Mop up any spillages and wait for it to dry before leaving.• Report any sharp edges, loose fittings etc. to your Supervisor, who will report it

to the relevant management immediately. • Any torn bin liner, do not attempt to empty alone, call for assistance and pick up

any fallen rubbish using a long handle dustpan and broom.• Never pick up piles of swept rubbish from the floor by hand• Always use your dustpan and brush• Place the box on the floor and empty the contents using your extension fingers

(Nifty Nabs) to place the rubbish into the wheelie Bin. • Break down the empty box - never throw out a full box as some one else might

use to hide improper waste.• Your wheelie bin is used to transfer waste through a number of areas within the

Venue. • Finally wash your hands thoroughly.

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Rubbish Collection Using A Nifty Rubbish Collection Using A Nifty Nabber 038Nabber 038

Equipment: •Nifty Nabbers•Plastic Bin Liners•240 litre bin (if necessary)

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Rubbish Collection Using A Nifty Rubbish Collection Using A Nifty Nabber 038Nabber 038

• Check that your Nifty Nabber is working properly and safely

• Always check that suction cups are in good condition before use

• Make sure you have a supply of bin liners and/or a wheelie bin with you

• Do not attempt to pick up heavy items, such as an empty wine bottle with your

Nifty Nabber. You will need to pick heavy items up by hand

• Do not attempt to pick up very small items, such as cigarette butts, using your

Nifty Nabber as this causes undue strain on your hand/grip. Small items have to

be raked and picked up by hand.

• Place rubbish in your bin liner and/or wheelie bin

• Do not allow your bin liner to get over full or too heavy. Dispose of rubbish

regularly

• Report any damages to your supervisor

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Seating Bowl Waste Removal 212Seating Bowl Waste Removal 212

Equipment:• Long handle dustpan and broom• Banister brush• Safety Signs• Dust mask if required• Garbage Bags• PPE

• Back/shoulder sprain and strain• Manual handling injuries

Gloves

Chemicals Used:

N/A

Protective Footwear

Protective Head Wear

(Hat)

Protective Eye Wear

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Seating Bowl Waste Removal 212Seating Bowl Waste Removal 212


• If required ensure all PPE is on, i.e. Gloves, High Visibility, Hard Hat, and Safety Glasses• Display Safety Sign• To sweep the surface, open the dustpan and sweep debris on the floor with the broom towards the dustpan• Extra care is to be taken when working in row A due to low rail height• Once pan is full, empty into a garbage bag ensuring you are wearing your PPE gloves• Replace the bag in the aisle ensuring it is not on the steps causing a trip hazard• Hold broom over waste bin and clean with banister brush (use mask and gloves• Inspect all equipment to ensure it is safe to use. If anything is damaged put aisle, place an out of order sign on the equipment and report to your line manager

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Always•Inspect the electrical item for safety before you start – check that cords and cables are not frayed or damaged.•Read the manufacturer’s instructions before using electrical equipment for the first time.•Only operate electrical equipment that has a current inspection tag and is RCD protected•If you find a piece of equipment to be faulty or defective notify your supervisor/manager immediately and attach an ‘Out of Service’ tag. If safe to do so isolate and remove equipment from power outlet

Never•Use faulty or defective electrical equipment.•Allow electrical cords to become wet.•Try to fix faulty electrical equipment

Electrical Safety Electrical Safety

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Pressure Washing 031Pressure Washing 031

Equipment:• Pressure Washer• Safety Signs / Scrapper• Garden Hose• Diesel• Funnel• Spill Kit• Trolley to transport equipment

• Prolonged resistance work, ie using muscles to control and resist the force of water can cause overuse injury• Electric shock• Back/shoulder sprain and strain• Exposure to chemicals (diesel)• Eye injuries• Fumes• Slips and falls

Rigger Gloves

N/A

Safety Goggles

Wet Weather Clothes

Vacuuming – Pull Along 049Vacuuming – Pull Along 049

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Equipment:•Pull along vacuum •Plastic bag•Safety signs•Extension electrical leads

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Operating Procedure:•Pick up large objects or litter from the carpet by bending your knees. •Commence vacuuming in forward motion and smooth continuous movements rather than vigorous scrubbing action.•Do not pull vacuum by hose, but guide it around the room. If the vacuum gets stuck then check the location of the vacuum that it isn’t caught behind an object and keep an eye on the cord to ensure it too doesn’t get obstructed.•If using an extension lead ensure you unroll the whole cord and that there is no knots in the cord.•If vacuum is not sucking strongly, turn off and look for blockages in the pipe and hose. If no blockages then check the vac bag. If still blocked then see your ling manager•When task has been completed switch power off, remove plug from power point. •If using an extension lead - Unplug extension lead from the machine and wind up safely.•Transport all equipment and materials back to the storeroom•Do a visual inspection of the equipment before and after use and if any defect is showing tag it off and report it to your supervisor.•Empty vacuum bag and dispose of rubbish safely.•Wind up electrical extension lead and hang on the wall.•Store backpack into a shelf or hang it on the wall

Operating a Wet Dry Vac 096Operating a Wet Dry Vac 096

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Equipment:•Wet Dry Vac•Vinyl gloves•Safety signs•Electrical cord•Squeegee

Operating a Wet Dry Vac 096Operating a Wet Dry Vac 096

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OPERATING PROCEDURE:•Ask supervisor where closest tap & drain are•Note: Always empty water in designated drains•Use the wheels on the machine and a helper to assist the moving of equipment•Remove any light furniture, if removing heavy furniture ask for assistance•Remove large debris from the floor.•Move the Vacuum tool over the area that is effected by Liquid and let the Vacuum remove the liquid. •Empty Vacuum Tank when needed•When liquid is removed, turn machine off.•Commence vacuuming in forward motion and smooth continuous movements rather than vigorous scrubbing action.•Do not pull vacuum by hose, but guide it around the room. •When using extension leads, ensure you unroll the whole cord & there is no knots•If vacuum is not sucking strongly, turn off and look for blockages in the pipe and hose. If unable to find a blockage call your supervisor•When task has been completed switch power off, remove plug from power point. Unplug extension lead from the machine and wind up safely.•Transport all equipment and materials back to the storeroom•Use the wheels on the machine and a helper to assist moving the equipment to return it back to the cleaner’s room.•REMEMBER: Once floors are dry replace furniture drain water in designated drains, clean all filters and tanks

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Sweeping 042/043Sweeping 042/043

Equipment:• Long handle scoop and brush• Broom• Wheelie bin• Safety signs• Trolley to carry equipment or for waste collection• Long reach tweezers

•Back/shoulder sprain and strain• Slips, falls• Needle stick injuries• Manual Handling injuries• Sunburn

Good Gripping Gloves

Chemicals Used:

1. NA

Sweeping 042/043Sweeping 042/043

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•Inspect all equipment to make sure it is safe to use. If you find anything us safe

report it to your manager.

•Inspect the area for any needles, dispose safely using tongs and place in syringe

container

•Keep elbows and wrists in fixed position and guide mop in between shoulders.

•Stand up in a straight postured position using your arms to push the brush forward

•Remove debris from the floor with dustpan and broom

•When working outside be sure to be well protected from the sun

INDOORS

•If electrostatic mop is used to sweep the surface, place it on the ground and rub it

briskly to build up static.

•Push mop forward keeping the same edge in front at all times.

•When finished, lift brush slightly of floor and lightly shake it to remove loose debris.

Other Procedures

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Needle Stick Procedure 054Needle Stick Procedure 054

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• Encourage wound to bleed. Do not suck. Wash with soap and water. Dry, and apply waterproof dressing;

• Wash out splashes to the eyes using tap water or an eye wash bottle and to the nose and mouth with plenty of tap water. Do not swallow;

• Record the source of the contamination/needle stick;• Report incident to line manager or senior staff in department. An accident form

will need to be completed;• If the source of the sharp is unknown, or is likely to be contaminated with

hazardous material, e.g. blood from a patient known or suspected to be carrying a blood-borne virus, the advice of an occupational health physician (OHP) or medical microbiologist should be sought IMMEDIATELY......

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Sun Safety Procedure 071Sun Safety Procedure 071

Equipment:• Fresh Drinking Water• Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30+• Broad Brimmed Hat• Approved Sunglasses• UV Protection Clothing• UV Lip Balm

• Sun Burn• Skin Cancer• Eye Damage• Heat Stress• Dehydration

30 + Sunscreen

Chemicals Used:

COSHH Risk Assessment No:

Broad Brimmed

HatUV

Protective Clothing

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• Select a hat with abroad brim (8 to 19 cm), wearing a canvass hat with an 8 cm

brim for example, protects the face, ears, neck and helps protect the eyes.

• For tasks were safety glasses are required, either tinted or clear safety glasses

would provide adequate sun protection, if he type of lens is specified for outdoor

use and complies with Australian standard AS?NZ 1337 – Eye protectors for

Industrial application.

• Sunscreen provides a level of protection for areas of skin that are not covered by

sun protection clothing and should be used in combination with other methods of

protection.

• No sunscreen offers 100% protection and may still lead to sun damage if workers

are outside for long periods

• Workers should not forget to apply protection to lips using either SPF 30+ lip

balm or zinc cream

Sun Safety Procedure 071Sun Safety Procedure 071

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Wet Weather Procedure 016Wet Weather Procedure 016

Equipment:• Safety / Warning Signs• Communication Equipment — Radio• Gloves• Mop & Bucket

• Sprains and strains• Slip and trip injuries• Crushing injuries

Gloves

Chemicals Used:

1. NA

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Operating Procedures:• Put on all required PPE •Ensure that all Safety signs or Cones are predominantly placed around the areas that are likely to be wet• Ensure that two people are available•Place the mats lengthwise on the trolley• DO NOT OVERLOAD THE TROLLEY—Depending on make & strength of trolley two or three mats would be the maximum• One staff member must walk in front of the trolley to avoid hitting pedestrians• Do not leave trolley or mats unattended at any time• Ensure the floor is relatively dry by using the Mop & Bucket prior to positioning the mats• Ensure that Wet Floor signs are placed in the appropriate positions around the Entrances• Dry mop the floor and ensure that it is dry and safe to leave• Collect all Wet Floor signs after the floor is completely dry• Placement and Collection of Buckets for Roof Leaks

• Monitor the buckets throughout the day to ensure they do not overflow• Mop the floor again to remove any surplus water• Remove all buckets at the end of the rain and return them to storage

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Violence in the Workplace 078Violence in the Workplace 078

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Exposure to Noise 082 Exposure to Noise 082

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