Vacuum cleaning (dry system)
Persons exposed
Type of assessment
Hazards and control measures
Hazard
• Contact with electricity
• Tripping on cable.
• Misuse of machine.
• Cleaning in progress
• Danger Back Injury
• Danger Bodily Injury
• Electric Shock
• Glass
• Trailing cables
• Tripping and obstruction hazards
• Wet/Slippery Floors
• Warning signs provided (placed at all points of entry and exit).
• Warning Signs Displayed
• Equipment PAT tested.
• Regular PAT testing
• Circuit breaker provided (if required).
• Circuit breakers and RCD used
• Equipment visually inspected before use.
• Statutory Inspection of Equipment
• PPE provided.
• Method statement provided.
• Provisions of Written Method Statements
• Employees trained in safe use of equipment.
• Competent personnel are only permitted to operate equipment
• Avoid Trailing Cables
• Visitor Rules System Operated
• Contractor Rules System Operated
• Authorised Access Only
• First aid procedures in place
• Routine Safety Checks Undertaken
• Adequate lighting provided
• Manual handling training
• Prestart Checks Undertaken
• Safe Systems In Place
• Induction Training
• Broken Glass Containers Provided
• Good Housekeeping Observed
• Electrical Equipment Fit for Purpose
• Electrical Safety Check Undertaken
• Reporting Procedures Followed
• Plugs Not Overloaded
• Toolbox Talks
• Routine Maintenance Undertaken
• Provisions of Written Safe Systems of Work
• Records Kept