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Safe Working Procedure Note

High Level CleaningActivity

Removal of dust, dirt and soilage from surfaces, leaving clean.

Purpose

Equipment Checklist● Back Vacuum Cleaner.● Suction Cleaner and high level accessories.● Hand brush with handle loop.● Scraper with handle loop.● Relevant access equipment.● Wire Brush with handle loop.● High level dusting tools.● Dust Covers.● Masking tape (to cover electrical sockets).● Cleaning agent.● Buckets.● Cloths.● Residual Current Device.● Measuring apparatus.● Warning Signs.

Suitable Jangro Products

Heavy DutyCleanerBA060

ConcentratedMulti PurposeCleanerBA010-5

Di-limonineNeutralCleanerBA005

Hard SurfaceCleanerBA001

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Safe Working Procedure Note

Personal Protective Equipment Required● Protective Overall.

● Protective Neoprene or PVC Gloves.

● Protective Shoes (if identified on risk assessment).

● Over spectacles eye protection.

● Hard Hat with chin strap.

● Safety harness and line(if identified in risk assessment).

Safety First

● Ensure Personal Protective Equipment is worn at all times.

● Ventilate area.

● Place Warning signs at the extremes of the work area prior to the work commencing.

● Check all equipment particularly plugs and cables.

● Check if machine is fitted with a Residual Current Device (RCD).

● Ensure RCD is in power socket before inserting machine plug.

● Do not plug machines in until they have been assembled and are ready for use.

● Ensure hands are dry before plugging in machines.

● Always keep the machine cables behind the machines at all times.

● Do not allow the cables to become taut at any time.

● If possible work from ground level rather than use access equipment.

● Access equipment should be erected, checked and dismantled by a competent person only.

● Check access equipment carefully before use and when moving from one are a to another.

● If using a back vacuum cleaner ensure it is correctly strapped on.

● If using safety harness and line ensure secured safely.

● Cover electrical sockets with masking tape.

● Avoid splashes of cleaning agent on furniture, curtains, or floor.

Step by Step Guide

1. Put on Personal Protective Equipment.

2. Assemble all of the equipment to be used and check each item for safety, paying particular

attention to plugs and cables.

3. Place warning signs at the extremes of the work area.

4. Insert Residual Current Device (RCD) into the power socket before connecting the machine to the

power supply.

5. Ventilate the area.

6. Remove furniture and/or place dust covers to protect surfaces beneath the area to be cleaned.

7. Cover electrical sockets with masking tape.

8. Erect access equipment.

9. Put on back vacuum cleaner.

10. Dry clean high levels using equipment as necessary, working systematically in straight strokes and

taking care not to stir up dust.

11. Remove RCD from power socket and recoil machine cable.

12. Prepare Cleaning Solution according to manufacturer’s instructions (adding agent to water).

13. Clean area, avoiding splashing articles below and moving access equipment as required.

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Step by Step Guide continued

14. On completion dismantle access equipment.

15. Wipe with cloth to remove splashes.

16. Clean equipment and check for safety.

17. Return all equipment, materials and warning signs to store and store safely and securely.

Care of Equipment● Empty vacuum cleaners, check bags and filters.

● Clean hand brush, scraper and wire brush.

● Clean access equipment.

● Wash buckets wipe and store upside down.

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