Dry sweeping (broom)
Persons exposed
Type of assessment
Hazards and control measures
Hazard
• Dust inhalation
• Splinters from wooden handles
• Slips, trips and falls
• Cleaning in progress
• Back injury
• Broken glass
• Dust in eyes
• Spillages
• Tripping Hazard
• Wet Floor
• Warning signs provided (placed at all points of entry and exit)
• PPE Provided
• Method statement provided
• Trained and competent employees allocated task
• Dust masks available
• Suitable eye protection available
• Protective gloves available
• Operatives trained in use of PPE
• Area to be well lit
• Authorised access only
• Broken glass containers provided
• Competent person to operate
• First Aid
• Good housekeeping observed
• Hygiene procedure observed
• Induction training
• Natural ventilation provided
• No food or drink permitted in area
• Provision of written method statements
• Provision of written safe systems of work
• Records kept
• Reporting procedures followed
• Routine safety checks undertaken
• Visitor rules system operated
Ensure employees receive adequate initial training and refresher training as required.
Monitor employees performance to ensure compliance with safe method of working.