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JULY 2012
GENERAL CLEANING TASKS
EMPTYING WASTE PAPER CONTAINERS AND CLEANING ASHTRAYS
Operation must be carried out in a systematic manner
Starting at fixed point (eg. entrance to floor or room) and moving to the left, but working clockwise towards the right.
Contents of ashtrays are to be emptied into waste paper containers, taking great care to ensure there is no hot or smouldering ash or
unextinguished cigarettes.
Ashtrays to be wiped clean with a damp cloth.
Contents of waste paper containers to be emptied into larger waste containers and removed to central waste collection point.
Liners should be used in waste paper containers. Liners to be removed and replaced as directed by Supervisor or as required.
Where liners are not used the inside of the waste paper container to be cleaned thoroughly and where necessary, washed.
Care to be taken to ensure no hot ashes or unextinguished cigarettes placed in waste paper containers.
Do not put hands inside waste containers or push waste down.
Remove broken glass and sharp objects from waste paper containers, wrap and place in more solid containers.
Cloth to be washed periodically.
OH&S
Check ashtrays for heat and fire before touching.
Do not put your hand into waste paper basket. Beware of needle stick injuries.
GENERAL CLEANING TASKS
DUSTING
Trainee to be shown all surfaces to be cleaned.
Vertical surfaces are to be cleaned first.
On vertical surfaces, dusting must be done from top to bottom, using smooth, even strokes.
The duster must not be flicked
A useful tip when using feather or woollen dusters is to wrap a dry cloth, or oil impregnated chux around them to trap the dust.
Dusting starts at the nearest point, eg. entrance to room and is carried out progressively to the furthermost point.
When dusting horizontal surfaces start with the highest furniture tops and work down to the lowest furniture surfaces.
Entire area must be dusted. However, papers and computer should not be removed from desk tops, dust around them. Any items moved must be
replaced as found.
Equipment to be checked before and after use and any damage or unsafe condition to be reported to Supervisor.
Do not stand on chairs, etc.
Equipment to be returned to storage space.
Dusters and dust cloths must be cleaned after use.
OH&S
Do not stand on chairs to dust. Either use ladders in a safe manner, or dust only those
areas you can reach.
GENERAL CLEANING TASKS
SWEEPING
All large items of litter (cigarette packets, waste paper) to be picked up and placed in waste bin.
Correct broom to be selected for the particular surface.
Sweeping must be carried out in a straight line using overlapping strokes and pushing the broom away from you, not towards you.
Sweep under furniture. Light items of furniture can be moved and replaced after sweeping has been done. Hand brush and dustpan to be used
for large items and for under desks - sweep the dirt into the dust pan.
When sweeping large areas collect the dirt in a dust pan several times and empty into waste bin.
Dry brooms must be used on dry surfaces.
Sweep one room at a time and do NOT take dirt from room to room.
Equipment to be checked before and after use and any damage or unsafe condition to be reported to Supervisor.
Do NOT leave broom lying on the floor.
Wipe dustpan and waste containers.
OH&S
Beware or correct lifting and sweeping techniques to protect your back. If in doubt, ask your Supervisor.
Put equipment away after use, remember to be considerate to
others.
GENERAL CLEANING TASKS
DRY MOPPING
Do not mop on wet, damp or sticky floors.
Mop must NOT be lifted off floor once operations is commenced.
Mop should always be pushed in a FORWARD direction.
Equipment to be checked before and after use and any damage or unsafe condition to be reported to Supervisor.
Check that mop handle is smooth.
Do NOT leave mop lying on the floor.
Mop to be put away after use.
OH&S
Mops are easy to use if used correctly.
A mop is for sliding across the floor, not for lifting. Check with the Supervisor if in doubt.
GENERAL CLEANING TASKS
DAMP MOPPING
Floor surfaces to be cleaned to be shown to trainee.
Danger/Warning Signs to be placed as required.
Detergent solution to be prepared, as per instructions, in one of the
wringer buckets.
Clean water to be placed in second bucket.
Sections to be mopped in 2 metre wide sections as follows: