Difinition of terms
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,
working together in groups, efficiently accomplish selected aims.
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.
SAFETY MEASURES IN DOING HOUSEHOLD TASKS
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 incorrectly.
The National Safety Council offers tips on the following:
Power Lifting
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.
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.
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.
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