If you see or detect a hazardous condition, including
chemical spills, strange odors, or damaged asbestos-containing material such
as pipe insulation, report it to your supervisor.
Wear personal protective clothing or safety devices as
directed by your supervisor.
Wear rubber gloves and eye protection when using cleaning
agents that may injure the skin.
Wear protective gloves when handling sharp objects such
as scrap lumber or metal. Do not place hands into trash containers unless
you are wearing protective leather or heavy plastic-coated gloves.
Head protection shall be worn when falling objects may
be a hazard.
Approved safety belts and life lines may be required
for off-the-ground work.
When the weight of a load or object is beyond your lifting
capacity, use mechanical lifting devices whenever possible. Otherwise, get
help from other employees.
Do not use power equipment that is not mechanically safe.
Report any unsafe condition of power equipment to your supervisor.
Do not leave power sweepers or floor scrubbing machines
running unattended.
Do not leave carts, cleaning materials, or equipment
where anyone can trip over them.
Do not park equipment in front of electrical panels,
fire equipment, or in exit aisles.
Do not push power sweepers or scrubbing machines with
forklifts or other vehicles.
When mopping heavily used corridors always keep one side
dry for use. Be sure to post the wet areas with warning signs.
Use only those cleaning solutions which have been approved
by your supervisor. DO NOT MIX CHEMICAL CLEANING AGENTS. Use adequate ventilation
when mixing.
All chemicals used or handled shall be properly identified.
This requirement includes waste chemical materials. Only approved containers
may be used.
Do not store poisons or corrosive cleaning chemicals
in broom closets or cabinets unless the door is kept locked.
No work is permitted in pits, tanks, trenches, or confined
spaces without specific instructions from your supervisor.
When working between machines or in confined areas, do
not disturb the position of air hoses, electric cords, or other equipment
unnecessarily. Be alert for equipment that may start or stop automatically.
Do not attempt to clean a power-driven machine without
making certain the power is off and locked or tagged out.
Do not attempt to clean portable electrical equipment
without making certain that it is unplugged.
Do not disconnect electrical equipment by pulling on
the cord. First, place the switch in the OFF position and then use the plug
for pulling.
Carry full trash bags away from the body to prevent accidental
cuts, scrapes, or abrasions from items within the bag.
