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Use the right cleaning methods

• Choose right cleaning methods which is effective for the type of floor.

• Avoid more slips or trips while cleaning is being done.
• Dry wet surface after cleaning.

• Remove spillages frequently.
• Have adequate arrangements in place for routine cleaning and dealing with spills.

• Use suitable detergent mixed with correct concentration.

Check and Consider the flooring and work environment

• any loose, damaged, or worn flooring or mats and replace if necessary.

• Floors likely to get wet or have spillages on them should be a type that is non slippery.
• Ensure Sufficient lighting, changes in the floor level must be clearly visible.

• Walkways and work areas must be kept clear of obstructions.

Get the right footwear

• Footwear play a significant role to prevent from slips in areas where floors cannot be

maintained.
• Ensure the footwear is fit and suitable for the condition of the environment.

• Employer should supply footwear at free cost if supplied as PPE.

Think and about people and organisational factor

• The work must be planned and controlled, for example avoid rushing, overcrowding,

trailing cables.
• Make sure employees are involved in the decisions that affect them, for example choice of

PPE footwear or a change in cleaning methods.

Signs

Use signs only where hazards cannot be avoided or

reduced, signs can be used as a cordon system. Signs
creates caution to the pedestrian and vehicles to stay

away from the hazards.

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