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7/29/2019 Janitors Module4
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Janitors, Custodians, and Housekeepers
Module 4:
Musculoskeletal Hazards
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This module:
Will demonstrate that janitors, custodians, and
housekeepers may complete many different tasks.
Is one in a series of modules that will discuss hazardsjanitors, custodians, and housekeepers may encounter.
Will cover musculoskeletal hazards and provide tips forprevention Module 1 will cover chemical hazards from cleaning
products Module 2 will cover physical hazards Module 3 will cover exposure to biological hazards
Module 5 will cover removing graffiti A stand alone module entitled Working Alone in Safety
may also be of interest
Provide sources of additional information.
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Janitors may do a variety of tasks:
Vacuuming
Sweeping and Mopping
Waxing floors
Cleaning bathrooms
Dusting furniture
Moving furniture
Emptying trash
Restocking supplies
Wiping counters Scrubbing
Unstopping drains/repairing faucets
Mowing lawns
Removing stains
Heating/Air conditioning
Ventilation
Insect control
Maintaining and cleaningdoors and windows
Delivery/Pick up of items
Extra security
Weather emergencies
Lab spills
Helping with disabled cars
Minor repairs
Painting and carpentry
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Janitors work in a variety of buildings:
Hospitals
Schools
Universities
Laboratories
Factories
Offices
Restaurants
Stores
Nursing Homes
Clinics
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Musculoskeletal and repetitive motioninjuries can occur from:
Overexertion (Heavy or awkward lifting)
Awkward postures (bent back, kneeling)
Repetitive movements (ex. Scrubbing)
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Preventing musculoskeletal injuries
The following slides will provide ideas forpreventing injuries when doing the following:
Moving and storing itemsFilling and emptying liquids from containersUsing hand toolsHandling laundry, trash, and other bagsCleaning small items in large sinksLoading or unloading laundry
Wet cleaning and moppingVacuuming or buffingGeneral cleaning
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Use carts to store and transfer supplies
When moving cleaning supplies, equipment, andmaintenance tools use carts.
Carts make it easier and quicker to access andstore items.
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Use carts to store and transfer supplies
Things to remember with carts: Keep the most frequently used and
heavy items within easy reachbetween hip and shoulder height.
Cart wheels should be made of amaterial that is compatible with thefloor surface in your facility.
Cart handles that are vertical, withsome horizontal adjustability willallow all employees to push atelbow height and shoulder width.
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Use carts to store and transfer supplies
Carts should have wheel locks.
Handles that can swing out of theway may be useful for saving spaceor reducing reach.
Heavy carts should have brakes.
Balance loads and keep loads undercart weight restrictions.
Ensure stack height does not blockvision.
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When using carts and other equipment:
Push equipment, rather than pull, when possible.
Keep arms close to the body and push with wholebody and not just arms.
Remove unnecessary objects to minimize weight.
Avoid obstacles that could cause abrupt stops.
Take defective equipment out of service.
Perform routine maintenance on all equipment.
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Use of spring loaded carts
Spring-loaded carts automaticallybring linen within easy reach.
Remember: These carts speed process for handling linen
They also reduce wear on linen fromexcessive pulling
Select a spring tension that is appropriatefor the weight of the load
Carts should have wheel locks and height-appropriate handles that can swing out ofthe way
Heavy carts should have brakes
Spring loaded cart
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Use buckets with floor drain arrangements
Use buckets with floor drain arrangements: Reduces risk of spills and slips speeds process reduces waste
Ensure that casters don't get stuck in floorgrate
Use hose to fill bucket
Use buckets with casters to move mopbucket around.
Ensure casters are maintained and rolleasily.
To fill and empty liquids from large containers:
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Select and use properly designed hand tools
Properly designed hand tools: Speeds process Enhances tool safety Reduces waste
Handles should fit the grip size of theuser
Use bent-handled tools to avoidbending wrists
Use appropriate tool weight
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Select and use properly designed hand tools
Use trigger bars rather than singlefinger triggers
Select tools that have minimal vibrationor vibration damping devices
Have regular maintenance program fortools to keep blades sharp and edgesand handles intact
Always wear the appropriate personalprotective equipment
Trigger bar
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Equipment and practices for handlinglaundry, trash and other bags
Use handling bags that have side openings: They allow for easy disposal without reaching intoand pulling bags up and out.
Bags should be able to slide off the cart withoutlifting.
Limiting the size and weight of bags
Provide handles to further decrease lifting
Use garbage cans that have a frameinstead of a solid can to prevent plasticbags from sticking to the inside of the can.
An alternative is to use products on theinside of the garbage can that prevent thebag from sticking.
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Equipment and practices for handling laundry,trash and other bags
Limit the size of the container to limit the weight of the
load employee must lift and dump.
Place receptacles in unobstructed and easy to reachplaces.
Chutes and dumpsters Position to minimize lifting. Installing chutes and
dumpsters at or below grade level It is best to lowerthe to dumpster or chute rather than lift materials to
higher levels
Provide automatic opening or hardware to keep doorsopen. This minimizes twisting and awkward handling.
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Cleaning small objects in a deep sink
Place an object such as a plastic
basin in the bottom of the sinkto raise the work surface
ORRemove objects to be washed
into a smaller container on thecounter for scrubbing orsoaking and then replace backin the sink for final rinse
Store inserts and containers ina convenient location toencourage consistent use
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Loading and unloading laundry
Front-loading washers and dryers:
Speeds process for retrieving andplacing items
Minimizes wear-and-tear on linen
Washers with tumbling cycles separateclothes, making removal easier.
For deep tubs, a rake with long or
extendable handle can be used to pulllinen closer to the door opening.
Raise machines so that opening isbetween hip and elbow height ofemployees.
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Loading and unloading laundry
If using top loading washers, workpractices that reduce risk include:
Handling small loads of laundry
Handling only a few items at a time
Bracing your body against the front ofthe machine when lifting
If items are knotted in the machine,brace with one hand while using theother to gently pull the items free.
Ensure that items go into a cart ratherthan picking up baskets of soiled linenor wet laundry.
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Cleaning work methods and tools
Avoid lifting heavy buckets orlifting large, full bucket fromsinks.
Use a hose or similar device tofill buckets with water.
Use wheels on buckets that rolleasily and have functional
brakes. Ensure that casters are
maintained.
Use rubber-soled shoes in wetareas to prevent slipping.
When using water or liquid cleaning products:
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Mopping
Frequently change mopping styleswhen mopping :
push/pull
figure 8, rocking side to side
This alternates stress on muscles
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Vacuuming and buffing floors
Both vacuum cleaners and buffers shouldhave:Lightweight constructionAdjustable handle heights
Triggers (buffer) long enough to accommodateat least the index and middle fingersEasy to reach controls
Technique is important for both devicesincluding:Use of appropriate gripsAvoiding tight grips and for vacuuming, byalternating grip.
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Vacuuming and buffing floors
The use of telescoping and extension
handles, hoses and tools can reducereaching for low areas, high areasand far away areas
Maintain and service the equipment
and change vacuum bags when to 3/4 full
Vacuums and other powered devicesare preferred over manual equipmentfor moderate-to-long duration use
Heavy canisters or other large, heavyequipment should have brakes
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For all cleaning
Use spray bottles andequipment that have triggerbars rather than single fingertriggers
Avoid using the ring and littlefingers
Alternate leading hand
Avoid tight static grip and
Use padded non-slip handles
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For all cleaning
Use chemical cleaners and abrasive sponges tominimize scrubbing force.
Use kneepads when kneeling
Avoid bending and twisting
Use extension handles, step stools,
or ladders for overhead needs
(Ventilation of rooms, goggles, and gloves may
be necessary when chemicals are used.)
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If possible, clean objects atwaist level rather than bendingover them.
Examples: Push wheelchairs up a ramped
platform to perform cleaningwork Raise beds to waist level before
cleaning
When sweeping or dusting useflat head dusters and push withthe leading edge; sweep allareas into one pile and pick upwith a vacuum.
For all cleaning
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Resources used for this overview:
OSHA Hospital eTool
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/hospital/housekeeping/housekeeping.html
International Labor Organization - International HazardDatasheets on Occupation
http://www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/cis/products/hdo/htm/cleaner.htm
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/hospital/housekeeping/housekeeping.htmlhttp://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/hospital/housekeeping/housekeeping.htmlhttp://www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/cis/products/hdo/htm/cleaner.htmhttp://www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/cis/products/hdo/htm/cleaner.htmhttp://www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/cis/products/hdo/htm/cleaner.htmhttp://www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/cis/products/hdo/htm/cleaner.htmhttp://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/hospital/housekeeping/housekeeping.htmlhttp://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/hospital/housekeeping/housekeeping.html7/29/2019 Janitors Module4
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Additional Resources
WISHA Core Safety Rules (WAC 296-800)http://www.lni.wa.gov/wisha/rules/corerules/default.htm(Basic safety and health rules needed by most employers
in Washington State)
Workplace Safety and Healthhttp://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/default.asp
WISHA Ergonomics Ideas Bankhttp://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/KeepSafe/ReduceHazards/E
rgoBank/default.asp
Cleaning Fact Sheetshttp://www.wrppn.org/Janitorial/factsheets.cfm
http://www.lni.wa.gov/wisha/rules/corerules/default.htmhttp://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/default.asphttp://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/KeepSafe/ReduceHazards/ErgoBank/default.asphttp://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/KeepSafe/ReduceHazards/ErgoBank/default.asphttp://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/KeepSafe/ReduceHazards/ErgoBank/default.asphttp://www.wrppn.org/Janitorial/factsheets.cfmhttp://www.wrppn.org/Janitorial/factsheets.cfmhttp://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/KeepSafe/ReduceHazards/ErgoBank/default.asphttp://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/KeepSafe/ReduceHazards/ErgoBank/default.asphttp://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/default.asphttp://www.lni.wa.gov/wisha/rules/corerules/default.htm7/29/2019 Janitors Module4
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WISHA Consultation Services
Safety & Health program review and worksiteevaluation
By employer invitation onlyFreeConfidentialNo citations or penaltiesLetter explains findingsFollow-up all serious hazards
For additional assistance, you can call one of our consultants.Click below for local L&I office locations:http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Basics/Assistance/Consultation/consultants.asp
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Thank you for taking the time tolearn about safety and health
and how to prevent injuries andillnesses.