CLEANING RISK ASSESSMENT

Assessment Number: Contract:

Persons Affected: Special Groups:
Date: Assessor: Where further assessment
Employees may be required:
Task Assessed:
Vacuum cleaning of floor areas using Back Pack Vacuum Visitors Young Persons:

Contractors: N/Exp Mothers:

General Public: Disabled:

Potential
Hazards Identified Outcome Current Control Measures in Place Likelihood Score Rating

Use of warning signs. Cleaning to

be undertaken outside of normal
Slip, trip or fall (due to trailing Lost Time Unlikely
office hours. Correct vacuuming 5 x 2 (10) Low
cables, fall over vacuum etc) Injury (5) (2)
technique. Cable not to be made
taut at ankle height

Correct training to all operatives.

Correct handling techniques to be
Manual Handling (operating & Lost Time Unlikely
used. Seek assistance for heavy 5 x 2 (10) Low
moving equipment) Injury (5) (2)
items. Do not lift any machinery
other than tub vacuum.

Do not lift any machinery other than

tub vacuum. When carrying
machine up or down stairs, ensure
Lost Time Unlikely
Moving Equipment on Staircases cable is fully recoiled, and ensure 5 x 2 (10) Low
Injury (5) (2)
hose is not trailing. Do not carry
anything else at the same time, and
do not rush to complete the move.

Warning signs placed at top, bottom

Injury from use of equipment on
staircase etc
and on any landings of staircase
prior to and during work. When
working on a staircase, work from
Lost Time Unlikely
bottom to top, keeping the machine 5 x 2 (10) Low
Injury (5) (2)
cable behind you at all times. Fully
trained operatives only to complete
the work - follow correct working
procedures at all times.

All cleaning equipment to carry

valid PAT test labels. Correct
Electrical shock from electrical training to all operatives. Visual Unlikely
Fatality (10) 10 x 2 (20) Med
equipment (tub vacuum) check of machine, plug and cable (2)
prior to use. Do not vacuum
liquids.
 All cleaning equipment to carry
valid PAT test labels. Correct
Electrical shock from electrical training to all operatives. Visual Unlikely
Fatality (10) 10 x 2 (20) Med
equipment (tub vacuum) check of machine, plug and cable (2)
prior to use. Do not vacuum
liquids.

Do not use vacuum cleaner to

Damage to machinery motor, Lost Time vacuum liquids or water of any Unlikely
5 x 2 (10) Low
potential of burn to operative Injury (5) kind. Correct training to all (2)
operatives

Correct training to all operatives.

Dust inhalation (from overful
vacuum bag etc)
Check bag at start of each cleaning
Minor Injury
shift and ensure it is replaced if full. Likley (5) 3 x 5 (15) Low
(3)
Avoid vacuuming up sharp items
that may pierce the bag.

Ensure cable is fully extended prior

to use. Ensure cable is not trapped
Damage to cable or plug under doors, furniture etc. Preuse
Lost Time Unlikely
(overheating/damage from sharp cable checks prior to starting work, 5 x 2 (10) Low
Injury (5) (2)
items) and report any damage to office or
supervisor - if cable or plug is
damaged DO NOT use vacuum.

Ensure lift doors are locked off prior

to cleaning in the lift. Do not hold
Injury due to entrapment in Lost Time Unlikely
doors open with vacuum cleaner or 5 x 2 (10) Low
lift/Damage to equipment Injury (5) (2)
other equipment - only with correct
lock off method

Use correct equipment technique for

working on staircases. Work
bottom to top, keeping machine
Severe Injury Unlikely
Injury/fall working on staircases cable behind you at all times. 5 x 2 (10) Low
(5) (2)
Display caution signs within work
area. Close staircase off where
possible

Potential Outcome Likelihood with Precautions in Place Risk Rating Table:

10 - Fatality 10 - Certain 1 - 19 Low Risk
8 - Severe injury 8 - Very Likely 20 - 49 Medium Risk
5 - Lost time injury 5 - Likely 50 - 100 High Risk
3 - Minor injury 2 - Unlikely
1 - No injury 1 - Remote
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Review
Action Required: Date Completed by:

Review
Further Actions Requiring Longer Term Consideration: Date Completed by:
Annual PAT test to be carried out on all electrical equipment. Refer to Maintenance Department
PAT
testing
schedule

Actions Outstanding - detail reasons:

Other Comments:
To be used by fully trained operatives only

Assessment Completed by: Date:

Signature:

Amendments Made (brief details)