USE AND  LO 1.

Use appropriate cleaning tools,

equipment, supplies and materials; and
MAINTENANCE  LO 2. Maintain cleaning equipment.

OF CLEANING Definition of terms

TOOLS/EQUIPME
NT  Corrective or reactive activity -
unscheduled, unplanned task, usually
associated with greater hazards and
higher risk levels like repairing
something to get it working again.
 Floor buffer - an electrical appliance
that is used to clean and maintain
non-carpeted floors, such as
hardwood, marble, tile or linoleum.
It is also known as a floor polisher or
floor burnisher. If it is a high speed
floor buffer with a pad it rotates at
over 1000 RPM (rotation per
minute).
 Housekeeping - the act of cleaning
the rooms and furnishings of a home.
 Maintenance - an act or process of
preserving a tool or equipment. It is
working on something to keep it in a
functioning and safe state and
preserving it from failure.
 Management - the process of
designing and maintaining an
environment in which individuals,
LEARNING OUTCOMES working together in groups,
At the end of this Lesson you are expected to efficiently accomplish selected aims.
do the following  Preventive or proactive activity -
usually a planned and scheduled
 process that is usually carried out to
keep something functional.
 Tools - devices that can be used to
achieve a task, but not consumed in
the process.
 Vacuum cleaner - a device that uses
an air pump to create a partial
vacuum to suck up dust and dirt,
usually from floors, and optionally
from other surfaces as well.
Learning Outcome 1: Use
appropriate cleaning tools, equipment,
supplies and materials
Information Sheet 1.1

TYPES AND
USES OF
CEANING
TOOLS, EQUIPM
ENT, SUPPLIES
AND MATERIALS
Cleaning Tools/Eqiupment
Supplies/Materials
 Housekeeping is not just cleanliness. It
includes keeping work areas neat and
orderly; maintaining halls and floors free of
slip and trip hazards; and removing of waste
materials (e.g., paper, cardboard) and other
fire hazards from work areas.

Safe Use

Risks can vary greatly. What

important is, whoever has to use any tool or
piece of equipment as part of their job does so
with care. To ensure safe use, employers must
orient workers and provide suitable
information. They must also check that
workers have the appropriate qualifications to
use intricate tools and equipment. In addition,
as part of their health and safety strategy
employers should offer orientation and
training. This isn’t necessary for basic items,
but when certain tools and equipment change,
orientation and orientation improves skills and
reminds users of safety procedures.

Material handling safety

Handling material is a daily

function in the workplace. All too often it is a
task taken for granted, with little knowledge of
or attention to the consequences if done
Information Sheet 1.2 incorrectly.

SAFETY MEASURES IN The National Safety Council offers

DOING HOUSEHOLD tips on the following:

Power Lifting
TASKS
Protect Yourself
 Use the correct hand protection; wear
gloves to prevent cuts.
 Wear safety shoes to prevent injury to
your feet from a dropped item.
Size up the Load
A. Determine if you can carry a load
comfortably; tip it on its side.
B. Get help if the load is too big or
bulky for one person.
C. Check for nails, splinters, rough
strapping, and rough edges.
Lift It Right
 Make sure your footing is solid.
 Keep your back straight, with no
curving or slouching.
 Center your body over your feet.
 Get a good grasp on the object and
pull it close to you.
 Lift with your legs, not your back.
 Move your feet to turn. Don't twist
your back.
Tough Lifting Jobs
Oversized Loads
 Don't try to carry a big load alone. Ask
for help.
 Work as a team. Lift, walk, and lower
the load together.
 Let one person give the directions and
direct the lift.
High Loads
 Use a step stool or a sturdy ladder to
reach loads that are above your
shoulders.
 Get as close as you can to the load.
 Slide the load toward you.
 Do all the work with your arms and
legs, not your back.
Low Loads
 Loads that are under racks and
cabinets need extra care.
 Pull the load toward you, and then try
to support it on your knee before you
lift.
 Use your legs to power the lift.
Power Carrying Tips
Your Checklist
 Make sure your footing is firm.
  Ensure enough clearance at doorways
to keep your hands and fingers safe.
MAINTENANCE
 Check your route for hazards. OF CLEANING
 Take extra care at platforms, loading EQUIPMENT
docks, ramps, and stairs.
 Carry long loads on your shoulders,
with front end high.
 Make sure the next person has a firm
grip before you hand off the load.
 When you carry with others, everyone
should carry the load on the same
shoulder, walk in step, and put the
load down as a team.

Back Safety Tips

 Wear the right personal protective

equipment for lifting and carrying.
 Lift with your legs, not your back;
pivot, don't twist.
 Get help with tough lifting jobs.
 Spend a few minutes each day before
work on power warm-ups.
 Exercise regularly to keep your back
strong and healthy.
 Eat right, stay slender, and cut down
on stress to avoid back injuries.
Learning Outcome 2:
Maintain cleaning equipment
Information Sheet 2.1
Correct Maintenance of Tools and
Equipment
A further part of a health and safety
strategy is to maintain tools and equipment
regularly. This helps to identify safety
problems before they become a serious hazard.
Only qualified people should carry out the
maintenance. They should also keep records of
their inspections.

Management

There is one important way to
follow the rules and to manage the safe use
and maintenance of tools and equipment. This
is to assess and control the risks.
Employers should conduct Risk
Assessments that cover the setting up, use and
maintenance of tools and equipment at work.
The risk assessment process must identify the
environments in which workers will use the
tools and equipment; any local conditions that
may affect safety; and how the workers will
actually use each item in practice.
Risk assessments such as these let
employers know what orientation and training
they need to run. The assessments also show
what information employers must make
available in the form of posters, user guides
and Safety Signs.
By limiting risks in this way, employers have
some control over potential
hazards. Specifically, employers should:
 Place guards on machinery to protect
fingers and limbs.
 Ensure that system controls have
appropriate warning devices.
 Insist staff wear personal protective
clothing as necessary.
 Arrange for maintenance when
equipment is safely shut down and not
in use.
General Rules in the Use of Cleaning
Equipment
1. Check electrical appliances and
equipment before use. Check if there
are frayed wires, loose plugs ad
connections. Never use any appliance
that is defective.
2. Handle equipment with care and make
sure it does not bump on hard surfaces.
3. Clean and store equipment in their
custodial room immediately after use.
4. Empty dust bags of dry vacuum
cleaners before they overload and after
each use.
5. Follow manufacturer’s operating
instruction.
6. Schedule a regular check-up of
equipment to prevent serious
breakdown.
7. To avoid electric shock or short
circuit, do not expose equipment to
rain or water. Store them indoors to
protect them from getting wet.
Electrical equipment should never be
used in wet surfaces.