Christy
03-12-2007, 03:12 PM
How to Prevent Slips and Falls When Cleaning
Slips and falls are among the most common accidents that occur in both commercial buildings and residential homes. Every custodial worker needs to take the proper precautions when working in order to prevent slip and fall accidents. The following tips will help.
Custodial workers should always wear rubber-soled shoes. Sandals or open-toed shoes are not appropriate footwear, as they don't protect the feet from chemical spills or items dropped on the feet.
Be aware of cords, mats, and other objects on the floor that are tripping hazards and obstruct your movement through hallways, doorways, aisles and around desks.
Do not leave cleaning tools, equipment or trash bags in walkways where they can be tripped over.
The outer edges of floor mats should lie flat on the floor.
Clean up spills immediately.
Place hazard or wet floor signs at all entrances to areas where floors or stairs are being cleaned with damp or wet mops.
Avoid carrying trash, equipment or other heavy objects across wet floors.
Copyright (c) The Janitorial Store (http://www.thejanitorialstore.com)(TM)
Slips and falls are among the most common accidents that occur in both commercial buildings and residential homes. Every custodial worker needs to take the proper precautions when working in order to prevent slip and fall accidents. The following tips will help.
Custodial workers should always wear rubber-soled shoes. Sandals or open-toed shoes are not appropriate footwear, as they don't protect the feet from chemical spills or items dropped on the feet.
Be aware of cords, mats, and other objects on the floor that are tripping hazards and obstruct your movement through hallways, doorways, aisles and around desks.
Do not leave cleaning tools, equipment or trash bags in walkways where they can be tripped over.
The outer edges of floor mats should lie flat on the floor.
Clean up spills immediately.
Place hazard or wet floor signs at all entrances to areas where floors or stairs are being cleaned with damp or wet mops.
Avoid carrying trash, equipment or other heavy objects across wet floors.
Copyright (c) The Janitorial Store (http://www.thejanitorialstore.com)(TM)