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Hand Tools for Cleaning

SOP · SOP-60612

  • Version 1

The Hand Tools for Cleaning Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) sets out how to keep a workplace safe and hygienic when using hand tools for cleaning, with guidance to protect workers and uphold industry standards.

It covers the hazards (biological hazards, slips, trips and falls, and musculoskeletal disorders), the pre-operational inspection of tools, operator training, PPE, emergency response, biological hazard control, manual handling, safe use of wheelie bins, and maintenance and storage.

An employee training and induction register records who has been trained and their competencies.

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Hand Tools - Cleaning SOP

SOPVersion 1

Acronyms

PPE - Personal Protective Equipment.
SOP - Safe Operating Procedure.

Hazards

What can cause harm?

  • Biological hazards

  • Slips, trips and falls

  • Musculoskeletal Disorders

  • Manual Handling

Pre-operational inspection

Follow the pre-operational checklist in the manufacturer's operational manual, ensure:

  • Inspect tools before use and clean them if necessary

  • Free of oil, grease, dirt, or debris

  • Keep tools in designated clean storage areas when not in use.

  • Suitable size, strength, and capacity for the job

  • In good working condition

  • Suitable strength and capacity for intended tasks

9 more sections, from Precautions to Employee training and induction register

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What it covers

12 sections

  1. Hazards
  2. Pre-operational inspection
  3. Precautions
  4. Personal protective equipment
  5. Emergency response
  6. Biological hazard control
  7. Slips, trips, and falls
  8. Manual Handling
  9. Wheelie bins
  10. Maintenance and storage
  11. Employee training and induction register

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