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STRIP AND SEAL FLOOR
- Medium Risk – Only undertake when area is free from student/staff activity
TASK
RISKS/HAZARDS
RESPONSIBILITY
SAFE WORK METHOD
1. Remove furniture, using lifting aides or working in pairs
as necessary
Strain to back, joints
Slips, trips and falls
Cleaner
Obtain assistance when lifting. Use correct lifting
techniques. Follow procedure for lifting in this
handbook
2. Sweep area to be cleaned
Strains through repetitive
strain injuries
Cleaner
Slow even strokes, do not use excessive force
3. Mix Solution according to MSDS instructions for
chemical use
Skin irritation and
inhalation problems
according to chemical
type
Cleaner
Wear gloves and eye protection as necessary for
the chemical. Dilute as per MSDS and product
label
4. Apply solution following instructions on MSDS and
equipment instructions (as appropriate)
Burn, spillage, slips, trips
and falls
Cleaner
Wear protective clothing as per MSDS. Dilute as
per MSDS and product label
5. Scrub floor, using the electric scrubber following
manufacturers instructions
Muscular skeletal,
shoulders and lower
back
Cleaner
Slow even scrubbing strokes, do not use
excessive force
6. Pick up slurry and rinse floor, keeping surface moist but
not wet.
Muscular skeletal,
shoulders and lower
back
Cleaner
Slow even brushes with clean mop and if
necessary neutralise the chemical solution.
Change water frequently
7. Apply first coat of solution and allow to dry. Work in
manageable sections rather than the whole area.
Muscular skeletal,
shoulders and lower
back
Cleaner
Slow systematic application with a clean mop
8. Apply second coat of solution and allow to dry
Muscular skeletal,
shoulders and lower
back
Cleaner
Slow systematic application with a clean mop
9. Apply third coat of solution and allow to dry
Muscular skeletal,
shoulders and lower
back
Cleaner
Slow systematic application with a clean mop
10. Buff, using the buffing machine, following manufacturers
instructions
Muscular skeletal,
shoulders/ lower back
Cleaner
Slow systematic buffing