Floor covering safety manual

Health and Safety Training Manual INTRODUCTION Health and Safety is a vital part of your responsibilities in your job so that you are able to work in a safe way, and guard 1. Look for slip and trip hazards around the workplace, including . 6. Wood Flooring Installation (10%) • Performing moisture tests • Cutting and laying out wood • Installing wood flooring and trim •Filling and sanding wood •Finishing wood. 7. Safety (13%) • Applying personal safety procedures • Applying job safety procedures • Operating tools and equipment safely. Routine manual maintenance 1. Sweep and/or vacuum floor surface to remove all loose dust and debris. 2. Apply diluted* AltroClean 44™ to the floor. Allow to sit for five minutes to allow the cleaner to attack the surface soil. DO NOT flood the floor unless the flooring system was designed for holding water.

This Floor Covering Removal Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls when removing floor coverings such as tiles, carpet, timber and vinyl. This SWMS covers High-Risk Construction Work (HRCW) controls related to: Mobile plant movement. Asbestos disturbance. Work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere. 6. Wood Flooring Installation (10%) • Performing moisture tests • Cutting and laying out wood • Installing wood flooring and trim •Filling and sanding wood •Finishing wood. 7. Safety (13%) • Applying personal safety procedures • Applying job safety procedures • Operating tools and equipment safely. Manual Mechanical Recommended cleaning Protect newly laid floors - all newly laid safety floor surfaces should be covered and protected from all other trades during the contract with a suitable non staining protective covering. Before using any cleaning chemical, users should refer to the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) for correct safety advice.

6. Wood Flooring Installation (10%) • Performing moisture tests • Cutting and laying out wood • Installing wood flooring and trim •Filling and sanding wood •Finishing wood. 7. Safety (13%) • Applying personal safety procedures • Applying job safety procedures • Operating tools and equipment safely. This manual is intended to offer information on how to improve Health Safety (HS). It is important to understand however, that every job is different, and modifications may be needed. It is also important to seek professional advice on the work site, e.g. an engineer, on how to make the environment safer. WARNING SIGNS THAT A WORKSITE IS UNSAFE 1. Routine manual maintenance 1. Sweep and/or vacuum floor surface to remove all loose dust and debris. 2. Apply diluted* AltroClean 44™ to the floor. Allow to sit for five minutes to allow the cleaner to attack the surface soil. DO NOT flood the floor unless the flooring system was designed for holding water.