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Slide1
Floor Cleaning
and its impact on
Slips and TripsSlide2
Slip and Trip
Potential Model
Slip and Trip Potential
People
Environment
Floor
Contamination& obstacles
FootwearSlide3
Identifying management problems
No-one available when contamination levels are at their worse or to clean up spills
Cleaners don’t know who to report problems to, or cleaning equipment is badly maintained.
Cleaners don’t know how to change settings and cleaning heads etc. The floor has changed but the cleaning technique is the same Slide4
An effective management system should include:-
Procedures for maintenance of floors and equipment
2. Appropriate training and supervision3. Effective communications at all levels
4. Procedures that ensure the correct cleaning regimes are chosen and are undertaken at the right time5. A monitor and review system for aboveSlide5
Contamination and cleaning,
what to look for?
Spillages and contamination on the floorsWet mopping of small spillsScrubber dryer leaves a trail of water
Use of a squeegee to remove excess water after wet cleaning.The brushing up of dusty contamination.Floor feels slippery or looks contaminated or dirty, even though cleaning was recently carried out. Slide6
Contamination and cleaning, what to ask
.
Can contamination be stopped from reaching the floor?What type of cleaning products and equipment are being used?
Is the cleaning method causing other health risks?Is there an effective maintenance system for cleaning equipment?How often is cleaning carried out?
How are spills removed?How rough is the floor? Are the cleaners trained and adequately supervised?Slide7
Use of cones and warning signs
Restrict pedestrians from walking across a smooth floor that has been wet cleaned, until the floor is totally dry.
Signs can be an effective means of informing people of a spill, only if the spill is visibleSlide8
Preventing trip hazards
Promote the use of battery-operated equipment.
Reduce the operating length of the cable or cover it. Use during quiet times or outside of normal work hours.
Cleaning equipment not to be left unattended, should be disconnected and safely stored when not in use. Monitor cleaners to ensure they are following work and storage procedures. Check reporting procedures are in placeSlide9
Summary of key messages
Effective cleaning requires a good management system
Cleaning can create slip and trip hazards
Stop pedestrian access to smooth wet floors Floor contamination should be removed effectively