This document outlines safety procedures for janitors and cleaners. It identifies 8 common work activities and associated hazards, including preparing cleaning solutions, using ladders, heavy lifting, carpet cleaning, floor cleaning, lawn maintenance, electrical repairs, and interpersonal interactions. For each activity, it analyzes the likelihood and severity of risks, lists existing controls, and recommends additional measures to reduce risks, along with responsible parties and deadlines. The overall goal is to protect workers from chemical exposures, falls, injuries, and stress through proper training, use of personal protective equipment, and effective communication.
This document outlines safety procedures for janitors and cleaners. It identifies 8 common work activities and associated hazards, including preparing cleaning solutions, using ladders, heavy lifting, carpet cleaning, floor cleaning, lawn maintenance, electrical repairs, and interpersonal interactions. For each activity, it analyzes the likelihood and severity of risks, lists existing controls, and recommends additional measures to reduce risks, along with responsible parties and deadlines. The overall goal is to protect workers from chemical exposures, falls, injuries, and stress through proper training, use of personal protective equipment, and effective communication.
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occupational safety & Health ; hazard identification
This document outlines safety procedures for janitors and cleaners. It identifies 8 common work activities and associated hazards, including preparing cleaning solutions, using ladders, heavy lifting, carpet cleaning, floor cleaning, lawn maintenance, electrical repairs, and interpersonal interactions. For each activity, it analyzes the likelihood and severity of risks, lists existing controls, and recommends additional measures to reduce risks, along with responsible parties and deadlines. The overall goal is to protect workers from chemical exposures, falls, injuries, and stress through proper training, use of personal protective equipment, and effective communication.
This document outlines safety procedures for janitors and cleaners. It identifies 8 common work activities and associated hazards, including preparing cleaning solutions, using ladders, heavy lifting, carpet cleaning, floor cleaning, lawn maintenance, electrical repairs, and interpersonal interactions. For each activity, it analyzes the likelihood and severity of risks, lists existing controls, and recommends additional measures to reduce risks, along with responsible parties and deadlines. The overall goal is to protect workers from chemical exposures, falls, injuries, and stress through proper training, use of personal protective equipment, and effective communication.
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EVT 471: SAFETY WORK PROCEDURE OF JANITORS & BUILDINGS CLEANERS
1. Hazard Identification N o
Work Activity
Mix detergents with acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions Cleaning ceiling by using ladder and the outside windows at height by using crane
Hazard
-Exposed to dangerous chemical -Long term side effect due to the chemical reaction -Equipment and machinery to be malfunction -Probability workers fall is high
Which can cause / effect
-Skin irritation - Nausea -Dizziness -Redness and peeling
2. Risk Analysis Existing Risk Control (if any)
Wear mask and
gloves
-Fatal -Trauma to height -Bone fracture -Sprain
Wear safety helmet and safety boots
Lik eli ho od
Sev erit y
3. Risk Control Risk
Recommend ed Control Measures
PIC (due date/stat us)
20 (High)
Wearing any PPE necessary
Ms. A / 13 August 2014
8 (Medium)
More training to reduce exposure
Ms. B / 13 August 2014
4. HIRARC FORM
Company Process / Location Approved by: (Name, designation)
HIRARC FORM Conducted by: TK SUCCESS SDN. BHD Malaysia / Cleaning Mr. F (Site Manager)
Ms. A (Supervisor)
(Name, designation) 24 Jun 2014 to 28 July 2014 Date
EVT 471: SAFETY WORK PROCEDURE OF JANITORS & BUILDINGS CLEANERS
Date
11 July 2014
Moving heavy furniture, equipment or supplies manually
-Heavy lifting beyond limit and awkward posture and movement -Too much body twisting when moving the object
Steam- clean or shampoo carpets
Exposed to hot steam
-Burn skin
-Exposed to massive dust and dirt -Slipping
-Asthma -Respiratory infections -Bone fractures
-Exposed to UV radiation -Handling sharp tools
-Skin cancer -Cuts and wounded -Sprain or clutched
Cleaning the building floors by mopping, sweeping, scrubbing and vacuuming Mow or trim lawns or shrubbery using mowers, hand power trimmers and clean debris from grounds
Review date
-Backbone injuries -Effecting body posture -Sore knees, shoulders and arm
Use trolley to lift
too heavy object
Manual lifting procedure
Place a sign
Use a sun protection suit
29 September 2014
8 (Medium)
Protect employees from rough surface, sharp corners, jagged edges of the load
Mr. C / 13 August 2014
4 (Low)
Maintain the procedure
Mr. D / 13 August 2014
6 (Medium)
Inspect floor machine to make sure in good working
Mr. E / 13 August 2014
6 (Medium)
Received adequate instruction and training
Ms. A / 13 August 2014
EVT 471: SAFETY WORK PROCEDURE OF JANITORS & BUILDINGS CLEANERS
Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, and electrical systems.
Dealing with managers, other workers and supervisor
Exposed to high voltage electricity
-Electrical shocked
Use electrical insulation tools
Dealing with angry managers and irresponsible workers
