Stepping into Management Knowledge

H&S Training

1.17

Using the Pressure Washer

 Ensure task is performed at an appropriate time to reduce risk of trips/slips to guests and team members  Barrier off area to be cleaned if practical to prevent unauthorised access  Perform visual user check on the plug, wire and unit to establish no damage or exposed wires. Machine should never be used if damage spotted  Any repairs to be performed by a company approved contractor  Check for PAT sticker to ascertain that it is still in date (3 years). Machine should not be used outside of this testing date  Plug the unit into the power source, ensuring that the socket is a safe distance (minimum 10m) away from the area to be jet washed  Connect to water source - ensuring hosepipe and cables are not going to create a tripping hazard  Put on safety goggles – small stones and grit can be flicked up during cleaning.  Turn on machine  Ensure nozzle is pointing away from body and other persons before pulling trigger  Washer is never to be used on yourself/other persons – it can inject water under your skin causing severe injuries.  Beware of trailing leads causing trip hazards if using a power socket in the kitchen.  Turn off water supply  Turn off power supply and unplug ensuring hands are dry first  Squeeze trigger to release excess water pressure in unit.  Collect in hosepipe, ensuring no kinks  Drain as much water from hose and tank as possible as stagnant water can develop legionella bacteria  Collect in power cable keeping it as dry as possible  Place in storage area. This should be in a suitable location where cables and hoses will not cause trips and leaking water will not cause a slipping incident

Cleaning down

ASK QUESTION TO GROUP: What are the hazards to using the pressure washer? CONFIRM CORRECT ANSWERS:  Cuts from the water pressure  Eye injuries from jet and flying debris

 Electrocution  Slips and trips

ENSURING SAFE USE OF PRESSURE WASHER  Visual checks for electrical faults  Cordon off area to be cleaned and select appropriate time to perform task  Always use safety goggles  Never spray yourself or others with jet wash

Conclude the training exercise by allowing the trainees to practice using the Pressure washer

Manager to record the training

Safety Assurance March 2016

H&S Training 1.17