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STAIRWELL CLEANING
SAFETY RULES
Commence sweeping at top of stairs and work downwards.
Do NOT leave ANY equipment on the stairs during, before or after the cleaning process.
Accidents on stairs are a major slip, trip and fall hazard. Ensure you have non-slip
footwear on and keep working area clear of obstacles at all times.
Inform another person if entering stairwell to clean.
1. Place ‘Safety Signs’ at top and bottom of the flight of stairs or barricade off if heavy pedestrian use.
2. Commence sweeping at top of stairs and work downwards. Do landings first.
3. Sweep from outside edge to wall and then down to next step.
4. Use hand brush to remove dust and soil form edges of stairs.
5. Wipe banister rails, window ledges an spindles with damp sponge cloth.
6. If damp mopping is specified or required use a damp mop using as little water as possible.
7. Spot clean walls as required.
8. Check for hazards such as lights not working, floor coverings loose or damaged, handrails loose, etc
and report to Supervisor.
HAZARDS
Slip, trip and fall hazards
Use necessary signage.
Keep equipment to a minimum.
Needle stick injury
Do not pick up a syringe.
Inform your Supervisor and follow the instructions for
needle stick collection and disposal.