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CLEANING BUILDINGS – TASK ANALYSIS & SAFE WORK METHODS
The following task analysis should be included in the induction and training for cleaners who must be assessed for competency within their first working week.
FLOOR SWEEPING -
Low Risk
TASK
RISKS/HAZARDS
RESPONSIBILTY
SAFE WORK METHOD
1. Obtain broom, dustpan and brush from storage area
and check that they acre clean, with firm broom
handle.
Risk of falling objects
from storage area.
Cleaner
Visually check that equipment is in good
working order.
2. Sweep into small piles that can be collected with the
dustpan.
Muscle strain/Back
injury/Blisters
Cleaner
Keep back straight and push using shoulder
muscles, avoiding back muscle where practical.
Use flowing movements and wear gloves if
required
3. Pick up dust with dustpan and broom
Muscle strain/Back injury
Slips, trips and falls to
public and students
Cleaner
When using dustpan and brush keep back
straight and bend from the knees. Keep rubbish
piles as close to bins as possible. Keep
equipment off floor and do not leave lying
around in reach of students or as a trip hazard.
4. When finished replace equipment in correct storage
area
Muscle strain/Back injury
Cleaner
Ensure area is locked when finished