Dusting, damp wiping, washing and polish application - floors
Persons exposed
Type of assessment
Hazards and control measures
Hazard
• Contact with cleaning chemicals.
• Misuse of chemicals.
• Cleaning in progress
• Danger Back Injury
• Danger Bodily Injury
• Dust
• Glass
• Poor Housekeeping
• Poor Lighting
• Pregnant Workers
• Skin Irritant
• Spillages
• Splashing
• Tripping and obstruction hazards
• Wet/Slippery Floors
• Warning signs, (Placed at all points of entry and exit).
• Trained and competent employees allocated tasks.
• Employees issued with appropriate P.P.E.
• Method statement provided.
• COSHH Risk Assessment provided.
• Competent personnel are only permitted to operate equipment
• Induction Training
• Warning Signs Displayed
• Spillages cleaned up immediately
• First aid procedures in place
• Safe Systems In Place
• Manual handling training
• Authorised Access Only
• Local Rules in Operation
• Visitor Rules System Operated
• Reporting Procedures Followed
• Provisions of Written Safe Systems of Work
• Provisions of Written Method Statements
• Cleaning Schedules in Operation
• Toolbox Talks
• Operatives trained in use of PPE
• Records Kept
• Good Housekeeping Observed
• Adequate lighting provided