Grade 7
Grade 7
Grade 7
OF
CLEANING TOOLS
AND
EQUIPMENTS
TYPES AND USES OF CLEANING TOOLS,
EQUIPMENTS, SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
C. Lift it Right
Make sure your footing is solid.
Keep your back straight, with no curving or slouching.
Get a good grasp on the object and pull it close to you.
Lift with your legs, not your back
Move your feet turn. Don’t twist your back
Tough Lifting Jobs
.
A. Oversized Loads
Don’t try to carry a big load. Ask for help.
Work as a team. Lift, walk and lower the load together.
Let one person give the directions and direct to lift.
B. High Loads
Use a step stool or a study ladder to reach loads that are above
your shoulders.
Get as close as you can to the load.
Do all the work
. with your arms and legs, not your back.
C. 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.
Check your route for hazards
Take extra care at platforms, loading docks, ramps and stairs.
Carry long loads on your shoulders, with front end high.
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.
Basic Safety Tips
Wear the right personal protective equipment to 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.
MAINTENANCE OF
CLEANING EQUIPMENT
A. A vacuum cleaner is a device that uses an air pump to create a partial
vacuum to suck up dust and dirt.
• First, empty the dust canister or replace the bag regularly to
prevent clogs and maintain suction power.
• Second, clean or replace the filters as recommended by the
manufacturer to ensure effective filtration.
• Third, regularly check and clean the brush roll to remove tangled
hair and debris for optimal carpet cleaning.
B. A floor buffer is a electrical appliance that is used to clean
and maintain non-carpeted floors, such as hardwood, marble,
tile or linoleum
• First, floor buffer should be wiped down after each use.
• Second, lubricant should be sprayed on the handle
adjustment assembly and adjustments made as
needed.
• Third, workers should remove pad holders from the
machine and store them individually
CORRECT MAINTENANCE OF TOOLS
AND EQUIPMENT