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Action by when?
Action by whom? Manager
What further action is necessary? Periodic talks from supervisor to raise awareness or slips and Remind staff that small spillages can be cleaned dry using, if appropriate, absorbent paper towels. Cleaners reminded to wear sensible shoes, e.g. flat shoes with good grip. Cleaners reminded to report any uneven floor surfaces, to their supervisor (who reports to the office manager for
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What are you already doing? The right equipment is used for the right job, and staff follow safe systems of work. Staff do not leave cleaning equipment/materials unattended. Spillages cleaned up immediately, according to agreed procedures, and the floor is left dry For machines with cables cleaners use sockets nearest to where they are working and use hazard cones to warn others. All areas are well lit
Example Risk Assessment/ 12
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Who might be harmed and how? Staff and others, including The public, risk injuries such as fractures and bruising if they trip over objects, or slip on spillages or on wet floors and fall.
Slips, trips and falls Client : Date of risk assessment : What are the hazards? Slips, trips and falls Additional Notes:
