Stepping into Management Knowledge

Equipment Safety

4.9

WALLS AND FLOORS

PURPOSE OF THE TRAINING EXERCISE: To ensure that all team members know how to clean the walls and floors safely

TRAINING AIDS:  Company approved floor cleaner and multi-purpose detergent  Clean Disposable Yellow Cloth  Red Mop and Bucket  Squeegee and deck scrub  Yellow wet floor sign

TRAINING METHOD: This is a practical training exercise. The trainer should demonstrate how to clean the walls and floors to the group whilst referring to these training notes.

ASK QUESTION TO GROUP: Why is it important to clean walls regularly? CONFIRM CORRECT ANSWER:  To remove the build up of dirt, grease and grime  It’s a legal requirement ASK QUESTION TO GROUP: Why is it important to keep floors clean and free from spillages? CONFIRM CORRECT ANSWER:  To avoid slips and trips occurring  It’s a legal requirement  All spillages must be cleaned up immediately

EXPLAIN TO THE TEAM:

 If you have to reach high level areas use the company approved step ladders  Always follow the step ladder policy  Do not stand on equipment, stools, chairs or crates  Always have someone hold the ladder for you  Warn the rest of the team you are cleaning  Display the yellow wet floor sign.  Where possible use extendable cleaning poles rather than stepladders – ask your manager if they are used in your business.

Walls

 Remove all posters and fire equipment  Using the multi-purpose detergent spray walls starting at the bottom  Wipe over with clean damp cloth  If walls are heavily soiled use a scourer  Allow to air dry  Mop up any spillages on floor  Replace all posters and fire equipment

Safety Assurance March 2016

Equipment Cleaning 4.9