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Safe Working Procedure Jangro 13/8/04 11:40 AM Page 1 Safe Working Procedure Note Safe Working Procedure Notes Jangro Limited James House,Worsley Road, Farnworth, Bolton BL4 9NL 0845 458 5223 © JANGRO Network Safe Working Procedure Jangro 13/8/04 11:40 AM Page 3 Safe Working Procedure Note Introduction The Jangro Proficiency Manual includes 39 For more detailed information regarding any Safe Working Procedure Notes that provide cleaning task or problem which my be step-by-step instruction and guidance into encountered when cleaning you may wish to the main duties that cleaning operatives source the Jangro “Training for Results would normally be expected to carry out and Resource Pack”. The pack is aimed at to assist in acquiring the basic skills necessary providing managers and supervisors with a for any section of the Cleaning Industry. comprehensive manual that can be used in conjunction with the video presentation as The information is presented in a manner part of a training course and also doubles up which will allow ease of learning and draws as an employee handbook and resource pack. attention to particular areas of concern, e.g. Health & Safety, with our handy “Safety First The pack also contains a comprehensive Section” together with suggestions for Health and Safety Best Practice Guidance appropriate Personal Protective Equipment Booklet, which provides straightforward, which should be worn for each task.The practical guidance on developing and manual also recommends the most suitable improving safe working practices within your Jangro Product for each task from the current own organisation. Jangro Catalogue. As well as meeting our statutory requirement The contents of the manual if communicated to provide all our customers with Safety Data correctly to cleaning operatives will satisfy Sheets for all products, Jangro has also Health & Safety Requirements for Safe developed generic COSHH Risk Assessments Systems of Work and together with many of for each product which are now also available the other Jangro Health & Safety Resource as part of the Resource Pack. materials will help to create a safer environment. © JANGRO Network Safe Working Procedure Jangro 13/8/04 11:40 AM Page 5 Safe Working Procedure Note Contents Section Safe Working Procedure Sheet Number I Hard Floors 1 Mop Sweeping 2 Single Solution Mopping 3 Two Solution Mopping 4 Spray Cleaning 5 Machine Buffing 6 Machine Scrubbing & Drying 7 Strip Dry & Re-Apply Emulsion Polish 8 Prepare for & Re-apply a Semi Permanent Seal Using an Abrasive Mesh Disc 9 Bonnet Mopping 10 Scrubbing & Drying Using Battery Powered Scrubber Dryer 11 Scrubbing & Drying Using Electrically Powered Scrubber Dryer 12 Machine Sweeping Using Battery Powered Sweeper 13 Machine Sweeping Using a Petrol/Propane Powered Sweeper 14 Cleaning of Stairs, Landings, Balustrades & Handrails II Carpets 15 Suction Cleaning of Carpet Area 16 Hot Water Extraction Carpet Cleaning 17 Dry Foam Shampooing 18 Wet Foam Shampooing 19 Dry Powder or Granules Carpet Cleaning 20 Carpet Skimming III High Levels & Vertical Surfaces 21 High Level Cleaning 22 Wall Washing 23 Window Cleaning 24 Graffiti Removal 25 Pressure Washing © JANGRO Network Safe Working Procedure Jangro 13/8/04 11:40 AM Page 6 Safe Working Procedure Note Contents continued Section Safe Working Procedure Sheet Number IV Furniture 26 Dusting, Damp Wiping,Washing, Polish Application 27 Upholstery Shampooing 28 Washroom Cleaning 29 Cleaning Personal Computers V General 30 Dry Steam Cleaning VI Waste 31 Disposal of Hypodermic Syringes 32 Dealing with Pest Carcasses 33 Dealing with Body Fluids Spillages 34 Litter Picking VII Kitchens 35 Chopping Boards & Food Preparation Areas 36 Manual Dishwashing 37 Cleaning of Food Processing Machinery 38 Cleaning of Fryers 39 Cleaning of Dishwashers 40 Cleaning of Fridges, Freezers, Cold Rooms & Refrigerated Storage/Display Units 41 Cleaning of Ovens/Grills © JANGRO Network Safe Working Procedure Jangro 13/8/04 11:40 AM Page 7 Safe Working Procedure Note Safe Working Procedure Notes Section I Hard Floors © JANGRO Network Safe Working Procedure Jangro 13/8/04 11:40 AM Page 9 Safe Working Procedure Note Activity Mop Sweeping (Dry Floors Only) Purpose Removal of dirt & grit from the floor in order to minimise wear of the floor polish. Equipment Checklist G Mop sweeper. G Dust pan and brush. G Vacuum Cleaner and attachments. G Warning signs. G Residual Circuit Breaker. G Plastic refuse sack. G Scraper. Personal Protective Equipment Required G Protective Overall. G Protective Neoprene or PVC Gloves. Safety First G Check if machine is fitted with a Residual Current Device (RCD). G Ensure RCD is in power socket before inserting vacuum cleaner plug. G Ensure Personal Protective Equipment is worn at all times. G Place Warning signs at the extremes of the work area prior to the work commencing. G Physically check the condition of all equipment before and after use, particularly plugs and cables. G Check handle is smooth before operation (rough handles may cause splinters). G Do not leave mop sweeper unattended at any time (especially lying on floor). G Clean all equipment after every use. G When cleaning several rooms, remove dust after each room, ensure dust is not transferred form one room to another. © JANGRO Network S.W.P.1 Page 1 of 2 Safe Working Procedure Jangro 13/8/04 11:40 AM Page 10 Safe Working Procedure Note Step by Step Guide 1. Put on Personal Protective Equipment. 2. Assemble all of the equipment to be used and check each item for safety, paying particular attention to vacuum cleaner plug and cable. 3. Place warning signs at the extremes of the work area. 4. Insert Residual Current Device (RCD) into the power socket before connecting the vacuum cleaner to the to the power supply. 5. Remove chewing gum or other litter with scraper. 6. Sweep using a continuous stroke (straight or in figures of eight) overlapping at each return stroke. Ensure mop sweeper head remains in contact with the floor at all times and that a leading edge is maintained at all times. Sweep under heavy furniture, move lighter furniture and replace. 7. Use dust pan and brush in all corners. 8. When sweeping large areas, collect dust with pan several times. 9. If mop sweeper retains dirt , clean using vacuum cleaner. 10. Cover all areas systematically ensuring all areas are completed. 11. When completed ensure all soil is collected with dust pan and brush and clean mop sweeper with vacuum cleaner before storing. 12. Remove the plug and circuit breaker from the electricity supply, and recoil the cable. 13. Clean all equipment and check all items for safety. 14. Return all items of equipment to the storage area and store safely and securely. Care of Equipment G Store mop sweeper with head up. G To clean mop sweeper head, detach handle, wash and rinse thoroughly and hang. © JANGRO Network S.W.P.1 Page 2 of 2 Safe Working Procedure Jangro 13/8/04 11:40 AM Page 11 Safe Working Procedure Note Activity Single Solution Mopping Purpose The removal of soilage, dirt & spillages from the floor leaving a clean safe surface. Suitable Jangro Products Perfumed Concentrated Hard Surface Floor Multi Purpose Cleaner Maintainer Cleaner BA001 BD030 BA010-5 Pine Floor Lemon Floor Neutral Floor Gel BD050 Gel BD040 Cleaner BD070 Equipment Checklist G A single solution mopping system ie. (Bucket, wringer and mop). G Cleaning Agent. G Measuring Apparatus. G Abrasive Pad. G Scraper. G Floor Cloth. G Warning Signs. Personal Protective Equipment Required G Protective Overall. G Protective Neoprene or PVC Gloves. © JANGRO Network S.W.P.2 Page 1 of 2 Safe Working Procedure Jangro 13/8/04 11:40 AM Page 12 Safe Working Procedure Note Safety First G Ensure Personal Protective Equipment is worn at all times. G Place Warning signs at the extremes of the work area prior to the work commencing. G Physically check the condition of all equipment before and after use. Check handle is smooth before operation (rough handles may cause splinters). G Do not leave mopping system unattended at any time (especially lying on floor). G Clean all equipment after every use. G Use as little water as necessary. G Do not use soaps as these can make the floor slippery. Step by Step Guide 1. Put on Personal Protective Equipment. 2. Assemble all of the equipment to be used and check each item for safety. 3. Place warning signs at the extremes of the work area. 4. Ventilate the area. 5. Remove chewing gum or other litter with scraper. 6. Prepare cleaning solution following manufacturer’s instructions (product must be added to the water). 7. Apply solution to an area of floor using the mop. 8. Mop the floor using a figure of eight stroke with each pass overlapping. 9. Clean adjacent to skirtings by “cutting in” parallel to skirtings. 10. Use abrasive pad to remove stubborn marks. 11. Ensure bucket is behind line of work. 12. When ringing out mop, stand in front of wringer and press down firmly. 13. Change cleaning solution when dirty. 14. Re-charge mop with clean solution as required. 15. Wipe skirtings with cloth to remove splashes. 16. Leave floor as dry as possible and leave warning signs in place until dry. 17. Clean all equipment and check all items for safety. 18. Return all items of equipment to the storage area and store safely and securely. 19. Return warning signs to store when floor is completely dry. Care of Equipment G Remove mop from handle, wash and allow to air dry. G If re-assembled store head up. G Wash abrasive pad and allow to air dry. G Wash buckets, wipe inside and out and store upside down.