Method Statement for Vacuum Cleaning (Suction Cleaning)

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Scope of Work

Vacuum Cleaning (Suction Cleaning) 

Equipment Required 

• Rubber Gloves.
• Vacuum Cleaner.
• Attachments for the vacuum cleaner (Crevice Tool, upholstery tool, floor Tool).
• Warning Signs.

Health & Safety and Environment

• Do not use any equipment and or machinery unless you have received particular training in how to use. 
• Check the power supply cables and plug for physical damage – if damage or technical defects are detected, apply a DO NOT USE label and report to project/site Supervisor or line Manager ASAP.
• Check the Portable Appliance Test (PAT) label – Do not use any equipment and or device that has not been tested within the last 12 months – Attach a DO NOT USE label and report to project/site Supervisor or line Manager ASAP.
• When using electrical machinery, device or equipment, a circuit breaker should be used if essential.
• Before plugging a machine/device into an electric socket, make sure the switch is in the OFF position first.
• Make sure your hands are DRY before plugging/unplugging a machine.
• Place “Cleaning in Progress Signs” in the area where the workforce is working – install them accurately so that they are effective.
• Make sure that power/electrical cables do not present a TRIP HAZARD – minimize this risk as far as you possibly can – place warning signs over trailing cables or other objects.
• Should the machine make unusual noises, vibrate or otherwise behave strangely, switch off immediately, unplug it and check it has been set-up essentially. If the problem lingers on, install a DO NOT USE label and report to project/site Supervisor or line Manager ASAP.
• Always keep the cable behind you and the machine while working.
• Do not adjust or change the fittings on the machine when it is plugged in.
• Equipment should be clean before use and left in a clean/safe condition after use and properly stored in the storeroom

Methodology

• Put on rubber gloves.
• Always use a “CLEANING IN PROGRESS” warning sign and make sure they are placed in sensible locations.
• Move furniture so the area to be cleaned is freely available.
• Pick up all large items, for example, crisp packets, tissues.
• Attach the appropriate tool onto the vacuum cleaner (refer to manufacturers’ instructions).
• Unwind cable and plug into a mains socket and a circuit breaker if appropriate.
• For floor cleaning, adjust the floor tool so that the bristles are:

1. Hard floor – Bristles down
2. Soft floor – Bristles up.

• Switch the vacuum cleaner on.
• Start vacuuming the floor at a point furthest from the door, paying particular attention to edges and corners in busy areas.
• Vacuum clean the floor all the floor area in parallel, overlapping lanes - several passes may be needed.
• Always finish in the same direction that the carpet pile runs.
• On completion, re-wind the electricity cable, check, clean and return to the storage area.
• Remove gloves, wash and sanitize hands.

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Method Statement for Vacuum Cleaning (Suction Cleaning).