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Risk Assessment RA 21

Vacuum cleaning (wet system)

AssessmentRA 21
Date of assessment / review01/04/2026
Area / locationNationwide
Review period12months or 1st April whichever is sooner

Persons exposed

Employees Contractors Visitors / public

Type of assessment

Initial Change / incident review

Hazards and control measures

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Hazard

Hazard(s)

• Contact with electricity
• Tripping on cable.
• Misuse of machine.
• Chemicals
• Cleaning in progress
• Danger Back Injury
• Danger Bodily Injury
• Electric Shock
• Electrical Faults
• Glass
• Manual handling
• Poor Housekeeping

Control measure(s)

• 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.
• Prestart Checks Undertaken
• PPE provided.
• Method statement provided.
• Provisions of Written Method Statements
• Trained and competent employees allocated task.
• Competent personnel are only permitted to operate equipment
• Ensure operatives receive adequate initial training, and refresher training as required.
• Monitor operative performance to ensure compliance with safe method of working
• Toolbox Talks
• Visitor Rules System Operated
• Records Kept
• Non-slip footwear provided
• Spillages cleaned up immediately
• Plugs Not Overloaded
• Electrical Safety Check Undertaken
• First aid procedures in place
• Induction Training
• Reporting Procedures Followed
• Local Rules in Operation
• Avoid Trailing Cables
• Statutory Inspection of Equipment
• Routine Safety Checks Undertaken
• Broken Glass Containers Provided
• Provisions of Written Safe Systems of Work
• Safe Systems In Place
• Electrical Equipment Fit for Purpose
• Cleaning Schedules in Operation
• Good Housekeeping Observed
• Adequate lighting provided
• Authorised Access Only
• Routine Maintenance Undertaken
• Manual handling training

Who will completeNot specified
By whenNot specified
Date completedOn-going