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SWMS TRAINING

SWMS TRAINING. Working safely is everyone's responsibility. 1. Preparation and Completion of tasks. Ensure that all required equipment is with you before you start Put on all required PPE prior to commencement of tasks At the beginning of each shift, all staff should wash their hands

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SWMS TRAINING

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  1. SWMS TRAINING

  2. Working safely is everyone's responsibility 1

  3. Preparation and Completion of tasks • Ensure that all required equipment is with you before you start • Put on all required PPE prior to commencement of tasks • At the beginning of each shift, all staff should wash their hands • All cuts and abrasion should be covered with water proof dressings • Ensure all required equipment is with you, if necessary use a trolley • Report faulty or damaged equipment to your supervisor • Ask your supervisor which power points are safe to use • Ensure all required signs are placed around area of work, prior to work starting • Ensure a full understanding of chemicals to be used (COSHH) • Ensure all equipment is stored correctly. • All equipment and machines are to be cleaned after use • All dirty mop heads and rags placed in laundry • All chemicals to be stored correctly ( if not labelled they are not to be used, report to supervisor) • Ensure store room is clean and tidy at all times 12

  4. General Cleaning

  5. Blood and Body Fluid Spills 002 • Equipment: • Mop and wringer bucket (red bucket) • Chemical solution • Wet floor signs (if applicable) • Broom • Plastic isolation bag for disposal of gloves, • sawdust/disinfectant powder, etc • Body spill kits 14

  6. Blood and Bodily Fluid Spills 002 • Operating Procedure: • Cover Spill with absorbent powder from body spill kit • Once spill is absorbed sweep up and place into plastic isolation bag and dispose of into appropriate bin. • Area to be mopped as per Safe Work Procedures on Wet Mopping. SWMS 050. • Ensure that all powder from spill kit is clean. • Solution must not be allowed to become too dirty. • Dispose of used solution in cleaner sink, • Clean up and rinse thoroughly • All loose mop strands or fringes removed and disposed off • All mop heads to be removed and disposed of in a rubbish bin

  7. Carpet Spotting 009 • Equipment: • Long handle brushes • Blue bucket • Sponge cloths • Gum remover or approved chemical • Carpet spotter • Carpet spotting machine. (Optional depending on area) • Scraper • Trolley to move equipment & material around • Wet floor signs 16

  8. Carpet Spotting 009 • Operating Procedure: • Get a trolley and transport all equipment and materials to the area to be cleaned • Spray the carpet spotter solution into the stain to soften it. Keep a safe distance between 30 to 50 cm between yourself and the spray chemical solution • Allow for the carpet spotter solution a few minutes to commence working, then scrub the area with a damp sponge, followed by a clean rag to dry the area. • If the stain is harder than expected, spray the carpet spotter into the stain once again from a shorter distance • If the carpet area to be spotted is large, then use electric carpet machine. 17

  9. Storeroom Housekeeping 010 • Equipment: • Safety sign • Broom • Vacuum • Mop & Bucket • Rags • Lemon All Purpose trigger spray 18

  10. Storeroom Housekeeping 010 • Operating Procedure: • Room to be dusted from top downwards • Room to be swept and vacuumed • All shelves and fittings to be cleaned with correct chemical • All equipment to be stored correctly • All chemicals to be stored correctly on shelves • Any chemicals without labels are to be reported to your supervisor • There should never be obstructions on the floor in the store rooms, floors should be clean and clear. 19

  11. Cleaning of Fire Stairs, Ramps and Walkways 014 • Equipment: • Door chock • Dustpan and brush • Garbage bag • Mop/bucket • E5 Lemon All Purpose • Cloth • Safety signs • Floor scraper 20

  12. Cleaning of Fire Stairs, Ramps and Walkways 014 • Inspect the area to be cleaned and remove any large litter or rubbish using the dustpan, brush and garbage bag • Starting at the top of the stairwell, using the dust pan and brush sweep each step in descending order • Be aware of your surroundings at all times • Mop area only if needed following Wet Mopping Safe Work Procedures • When mopping stairs start from top of stairs and work down • Using the sponge cloth and detergent/disinfectant solution, wipe down the handrails, door handles and fittings to remove dust and unwanted stains • Please be aware of your surroundings and please mind the steps • Now check the stairwell, ramp or passageway for any litter or dirt that may still be left 21

  13. Mopping and Detailing 017/050 • Slip and fall • Back strains Vinyl Gloves • Equipment: • Mop / Wringer Bucket • Plastic Bucket • Doodle Bug and Pad • Lemon All Purpose • Cloths • Safety Signs Chemicals Used: E5 floor stripper MSDS Date: 12 February 2007 E5 Floor Maintainer MSDS Date: 17 January 2005 Jontec 300 QS MSDS Date:  04 Oct 2011 COSHH Risk Assessment No:

  14. Mopping and Detailing 017/050 • Operating Procedures: • Warning signs to be displayed • Detergent solution to be prepared, as per instructions, in the wringer bucket • If necessary use a trolley to transfer equipment from one area to another • Ensure all signs are placed around area to be worked on, prior to work starting • Ensure a full understanding of chemicals to be used—read instruction on bottle of detergent or COSHH • Half fill buckets with required detergent • Start with clean mop head • Wet doodle bug and clean flood edge whilst maintaining comfortable position • Wipe over wet flood edges with damp mop • Mop up all spills from floor • Water/Solution must be emptied into approved drain as instructed • Buckets to be rinsed and all loose mop strands or fringes removed • Buckets to be stored upside down in cleaners room • All mop heads to be removed and autoclaved after every use

  15. Dust Cleaning 018 • Equipment: • Duster • Microfibre Cloth • Pan and Broom 22

  16. Dust Cleaning 018 • Operating Procedure: • Use a microfibre duster , and if one is not available wrap a yellow micro fibre dusting cloth, around the feather or wool duster • Start dusting from highest point working down to floor level • Gently wipe the duster over surfaces • Dust areas by hand that are only within safe reach • Dust low areas with a short handled mop or similar by keeping your back upright as possible and bending your knees • After dusting the area, inspect your work and dust any areas that you may have missed • Shake or vacuum duster clean • If using the woollen or microfibre flicks, place duster in laundry to be washed 23

  17. Dust Control Mopping 019 • Back/shoulder sprain and strain • Manual handling injuries • Trips and falls • Slips • Needle stick injuries Vinyl Gloves • Equipment: • Electrostatic mop (use only clean dry mop) (Either single or scissor) • Brush and pan • Safety sign • Spare fringe • Waste bin • Flat Mop Chemicals Used: 1. NA

  18. Dust Control Mopping 019 • Operating Procedure: • Display Safety Signs • Check to make sure all equipment is safe to use and report any broken equipment to line manager • Place the electrostatic mop on the floor and only push forward • Do not lift the mop off the floor until work is finished, because the dust will be left on the floor • When turning, turn mop on half circle and continue pushing mop forward • When finished, hold mop over rubbish bin and shake gently to remove loose dust and litter • The fringe on the dust control mop will require occasional vacuuming to remove excess dust • When the fringe becomes soiled, remove and wash with a neutral detergent in cold water, rinse and hang to dry—do not machine wash or dry • Avoid wetting an electrostatic mop

  19. Toilet Cleaning 045 • Equipment: • Red – Mop Bucket • Toilet Paper and hand towels paper • Safety / Warning Signs • Chemicals – Applicable to your site • Soap – (Liquid or Cakes) • Damp, dry cloths • Dust Pan and Brush • Bin Liners 40

  20. Toilet Cleaning 045 • Operating Procedure: • Mop Wringer Buckets – Check that it is correctly colour coded • A toilet mop bucket is Red. • Check that the castors are not broken or jammed as damaged equipment can cause unnecessary problems. • Check your mop handle – Your mop handle should preferably be Aluminium with a Red Base. • If there is any problems with your equipment, contact your supervisor • Secure the entry door to the toilet, open with a wedge to give you ventilation whilst you are working. If applicable open any available window. • Place a Safety/Warning sign outside the door. • Before you commence work, have a visible check of the area to be cleaned. Wearing your gloves, look for Body Fluids. Body fluids can be Blood, Urine, Faeces, Spittle, and Vomit etc. You must treat any body fluid as possibly being infected and the guidelines and procedures will be attached to this Safe Work Procedure 41

  21. Toilet Cleaning 045 • Check - All Crevices • Look behind the toilet pans and S-Bends • Check all Toilet dispensers, and inside the toilet rolls • Look inside the mouth of Hand Driers • Check underneath the hand basins and the U-Bends • Although you have done a check for Needles/Syringes, Body Fluids - STILL BE WARY • Ensure that correct posture is adopted during all Manual Handling activities, i.e. Bend your knees and keep your back straight • Flush the toilet bowls to remove any debris • Squeeze toilet bowl cleaner under the rim and around the inside of the bowl • Allow it time to work • Scrub above and below the water line and under the rim with a toilet brush. • Clean the top and bottom of the seat with detergent, paying special attention to the hinges of the seat. Wipe it dry with a dry cloth and disinfectant it. • Damp wipe the outside of the toilet bowl and the area around the flush button. Pay special attention to the floor tiles around the base of the toilet and behind it. Buff with a dry cloth to remove any residue chemical on the outside of the bowl, and flush the toilet to remove any chemical left inside the bowl. 42

  22. Toilet Cleaning 045 • Rinse your wet wiping cloth in detergent solution after cleaning each toilet. • Dust high surfaces to remove dust and cobwebs • Sweep the floor and remove the litter • Empty rubbish bins and replace liners • Flush the urinal to remove any debris • Wash with detergent and long handled brush, if appropriate size, use a doodlebug and white pad. Pay attention to behind steps and corners • Flush the urinal to remove all chemical residue • Do not use acid based disinfectants on stainless steel urinals • If there is a bad urine odour (Uric Acid) that is hard and yellow, look behind the urinal step, on the grill and in corners. Use your scraper to scrape away the body fluid and scrub with acid based toilet bowl cleaner. Flush well to remove any chemical residue. • Wash with detergent. Remove soap, scum and soil around and under taps and other fixtures to clean behind the taps 43

  23. Toilet Cleaning 045 • Rinse with water and buff with a dry cloth • Pay attention to the underneath of the sink – Plumbing fixtures, soap dispensers, hand driers, surrounding tiles and ledges • Spray with glass cleaner • Wipe with lint free cloth paying attention to the corners • Spot clean as required using a neutral detergent with either a doodle bug and white pad or by hand with a sponge • Buff the same areas using a dry cloth • If appropriate – Wipe all window sills and remove any dust • Wipe door handles, toilet flushing mechanisms and all plumbing or other fittings with a disinfectant solution • Replenish toilet rolls paper towels etc. and wipe the dispensers. – report any broken dispensers to line manager • Mop floors with a neutral detergent using the wet mop procedure. Ensure that the floor is left clean, dry and free from any watermarks. Pay attention to the corners, the bottom of the wall tiles around partition brackets and around the toilet bowls • Finally, wash and dry your hands with detergent and water • CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL YOUR EQUIPMENT BEFORE STORING IT AWAY 44

  24. Toilet Cleaning 045 • MOPS – CLOTHS – SPONGES – NYLON PADS • Wash items throughout in a hot solution of neutral detergent. Leave them soaking for 10 minutes, squeeze them and allow to dry and hang them against the wall • TOILET BRUSHES • Rinse in detergent and hot water • Soak in a disinfectant solution for 10 minutes • Store dry • BROOMS - BRUSHES • Wash well with detergent • Soak in a disinfectant solution for 10 minutes • Store dry • WRINGER BUCKETS • Clean rollers and casters and remove mop threads • Clean inside and outside after use with detergent and hot water • TOILET TROLLEY • Scrub with disinfectant • Hose down with hot water • Turn upside down to dry • Finally, wash and dry your hands with detergent and water 45

  25. Glass Cleaning Below 2 Metres 024 • Equipment: • Glass cleaning solution • Applicator • Squeegee • Microfibre cloth • Plastic bucket • Extension pole • Safety signs • Mop and wringer bucket (colour coded to suite the area being cleaned) 28

  26. Glass Cleaning Below 2 Metres 024 • Operating Procedure: • Place protective covers on floors in carpeted areas • Clear cobwebs with cobweb brush • Remove excess dirt by hosing if needed (if cleaning external windows) • Use a window scraper on glass surfaces to remove tape and other materials • Apply washing solution to cloth – do not apply too much, dampen cloth only • Wash windows with cleaning solution using an applicator and an extension pole where suitable by using horizontal strokes working from the top to the bottom • Wipe glass with a clean, dry cloth making sure no streaks or marks are left • Wipe edge of squeegee blade with a clean cloth after each stroke • Dry accessible edges and window frames with absorbent cloth • Mop up any spillages • Avoid prolonged work above shoulder height ensure that you move arms up and down • Wash and dry equipment 29

  27. Shower & Bath Cleaning 039 Gloves Safety Glasses • Equipment: • Coarse Hard Pad • Yellow safety bags for disposal of any infectious material (if applicable) • Long Handle Brush • Detergent (Glass cleaning detergent if applicable) • Cleaning Cloths • Safety and warning signs (if appropriate) • Bucket and mop • Doodle bug and pads Chemicals Used: E5 Washroom cleaner MSDS Date: 10th Oct 11 E5 lemon all purpose MSDS Date: 10th Oct 11 E5 toilet descaler MSDS Date: 10th Oct 11 SaniDes QuattroSelect MSDS Date: 1st Feb 11 COSHH Risk Assessment No: 36

  28. Shower & Bath Cleaning 039 • Operating Procedure: • Place safety or warning signs outside the door • Use brush to remove all items from the surface • Using detergent and brush scrub the surface then rinse and clean with water and cleaning cloth • Use detergent and either coarse hard pad or cleaning cloth to clean for special areas such as the taps and chrome areas • Use glass cleaning detergent and either coarse hard pad or cleaning cloth to clean if showers have glass doors and sides • Use the paper/cloth to dry surface • Ensure there is no water residue on the floor using a mop • Wash toilet brush, clean cloth/sponge, bucket in disinfectant solution after the job is complete • Spin mop head and store on top of bucket when storing in cleaners room • Store colour coded equipment separately • Make sure any faults with the equipment are reported to the supervisor 37

  29. Squeegeeing Floors 040 • Slips and falls • Back/shoulder sprain and strain Vinyl Gloves • Equipment: • Safety Sign • Squeegee • Mop and Bucket Chemicals Used: 1. NA

  30. Squeegeeing Floors 040 • Operating Procedure: • Display Safety Signs • Must wear appropriate shoes • Handle the squeegee with both hands • Stand up in a straight postured position using your arms to push the squeegee • Stand on dry floor and push the squeegee forward (pushing the water away) • Ensure water is pushed into a drained area • Check squeegee is in good working order (rubber is not worn / handle is smooth with no splinters)

  31. Flat Mopping 201 • Back/shoulder sprain and strain • Manual handling injuries • Trips and falls • Slips • Needle stick injuries • Equipment: • Flat mop system (use only clean dry mop) • Lobby broom and pan • Safety sign • Spare flat mop head • Waste bin • Chemical applicable for task Chemicals Used: 1. E5 Neutral detergent MSDS Date: 29-oct-2002 2. E5 washroom cleaner MSDS Date: 02-January-2007 3. E5 Lemon All purpose cleaner MSDS Date: 27-February-2006 4. Sumo Inox COSHH Risk Assessment No: CRA201

  32. Flat Mopping 201 • Operating Procedure: • Pick up any large litter off the floor with a nifty nabber and place in bin • Prepare cleaning solution in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and SWMS 036 • Inspect all equipment, if broken, report to your line manager • Apply cleaning solution if needed to flat mop head • Do not lift the mop off the surface until work is finished, because the dust will be left on the surface • When turning, turn mop on half circle and continue pushing mop forward • When finished, hold mop over rubbish bin and shake gently to remove loose dust and litter • The dust control mop will require occasional vacuuming to remove excess dust • When the flat mop head becomes soiled, remove and wash with detergent in cold water, rinse and hang to dry—do not machine wash or dry • Avoid wetting an electrostatic mop

  33. Damp Wiping 202 • Strain to shoulder • Sprain and strain • Dust inhalation • Trips • Manual handling injuries Gloves • Equipment: • Buckets • Appropriate Clothing • Abrasive pads if required • Gloves • Warning Signs • Spray bottle with appropriate chemical Chemicals Used: MSDS Date: 02-January-2007 E5 Lemon All purpose cleaner SaniDes QuattroSelect MSDS Date: 1st Feb 11 Jontec 300 QS MSDS Date:  04 Oct 2011 COSHH Risk Assessment No: CRA PMS-088202

  34. Damp Wiping 202 • Operating Procedure: • Put on all required PPE prior to commencement of task • Prepare cleaning solution • Inspect all equipment to make sure it is in safe working order. If any equipment is broken then place an out of order sign and report to your line manager • Vertical surfaces—systematically dust surfaces from top to bottom • Horizontal surfaces—use straight overlapping strokes working from the furthest point to yourself without overstretching • Pipes, ducts—working from the top down systematically dust, do not put your hands into areas that you cannot see • Draw dust out of corners and away from horizontal surfaces • Wash cloths after use

  35. Seat Cleaning 204 • Muscle sprains and strains • Injuries to muscles, ligaments, intervertebral discs, and other structures of the back • Injuries to soft tissues such as nerves, ligaments, and tendons in the wrists, arms, shoulders, neck, or legs • Abdominal hernias • Chronic pains Face Mask Gloves • Equipment: • Cloth • Bucket with water • Chemical • Gloves Chemicals Used: E5 Lemon All Purpose MSDS Date: 17/04/08 Sprint 200 QS MSDS Date: 3rd Nov 2009 Jontec 300 QS MSDS Date:  04 Oct 2011

  36. Seat Cleaning 204 • Operating Procedure: • Do not over fill bucket with water. Half way is expectable. • Ensure that you have all personal protective equipment on • Dilute the chemical in water as per label recommendation • Put your cloth into bucket with solution, rinse it very well, wipe the seat and all bars attached to it. Repeat if necessary. • Use your dry cloth to wipe any residues • TAKE EXTRA CARE WHILE GOING UP AND DOWN THE STAIRS WITH THE BUCKET • Ensure the water from the bucket is emptied regularly • If cloths become too dirty, then ensure to replace them • At the end of the task, ensure buckets are emptied of dirty water, cloths are either take to be washed or thrown away

  37. Safe Use of Chemicals 036 • Operating Procedure: • Keep COSHH’s near areas where substances are used (must be under 5 years old) • Ensure there is no eating, drinking or smoking in areas where substances are used • Spray or Squirt Appropriate Chemical onto required surface and using the correct Cloth or sponge clean the surface as per Manufacturers Instructions. • Spray or Squirt the appropriate chemical onto a Rag or Sponge. • Wipe the Surface as per the Manufacturers Instructions. • Wipe the Surface with a Dry Cloth to ensure that no excess residual chemical is left behind. • Ensure contents of any unlabelled containers found are labelled appropriately or discarded in the approved drain if applicable • Never mix chemicals and always ensure they are stored in the correctly labelled container. • All chemicals are to be labelled, if not this needs to be reported to a supervisor or manager. • Return all equipment & machinery in clean & safe condition to cleaner’s room. 33

  38. Attending to Chemical & Substance Spills 084 • Equipment: • Chemical or substance spill kit • Equipment for clean up • Safety (PPE) Equipment 55

  39. Waste Collection & Removal

  40. Towing & Emptying 660 & 1100 Bins 075 • Collision • Falls from Buggy • Crushing Injuries • Rollover of Buggy Full Wet Weather Protection Gear (if required) Visibility Vests Safety Gloves • Equipment: • Drivers License (Compulsory) • Buggy License (if Applicable) • Any equipment or chemicals depending the actual work being performed Chemicals Used: COSHH Risk Assessment No:

  41. Select a hat with abroad brim (8 to 19 cm), wearing a canvass hat with an 8 cm brim for example, protects the face, ears, neck and helps protect the eyes. • For tasks were safety glasses are required, either tinted or clear safety glasses would provide adequate sun protection, if he type of lens is specified for outdoor use and complies with Australian standard AS?NZ 1337 – Eye protectors for Industrial application. • Sunscreen provides a level of protection for areas of skin that are not covered by sun protection clothing and should be used in combination with other methods of protection. • No sunscreen offers 100% protection and may still lead to sun damage if workers are outside for long periods • Workers should not forget to apply protection to lips using either SPF 30+ lip balm or zinc cream Towing & Emptying 660 & 1100 Bins 075

  42. Collecting Rubbish from 240L and Small Office Bins 034/020 • Equipment: • 240 litre Wheelie Bin • Bin Liners • Pan and broom • Mop and Bucket (If there is a spillage) 30

  43. Collecting Rubbish from 240L and Small Office Bins 034 • Operation Procedure: • The collection and disposal of rubbish should be considered as 3 separate hazards. • Infection Risk • Accident Risk • Manual Handling Risk • Each should be considered separately but dealt with in conjunction with each other. • At the beginning of each shift, all staff should wash their hands to both clean them and identify any cuts or breaks in the skin. • Cuts or abrasions should be covered with waterproof dressings, which are found in the First Aid Box. • With your feet flat on the floor and keeping your back straight and using both hands with leather gloves on, carefully lift the liner out in one action and place it into the waste disposal container. • We are all of different sizes and strength levels, if you have any difficulty doing this task, report it immediately to your Supervisor. • Empty bins regularly to minimise the weight. As a guide bins should never be allowed to go over 75% full. • If you do find a full or heavy bin, do not attempt to empty it - do not leave it for someone else, call for assistance and ask for help. 31

  44. Collecting Rubbish from 240L and Small Office Bins 034 • When moving a bag or bin around take extreme care. Wear gloves and use only your hands. • Do not try to use any other part of your body to move a bag or bin around. You cannot see what is behind the bin, therefore move the bin slowly and carefully. • If you find a leaking bin, do not empty it; call for assistance for someone to bring a mop, bucket and wet floor signs and to assist you to empty the bin • Mop up any spillages and wait for it to dry before leaving. • Report any sharp edges, loose fittings etc. to your Supervisor, who will report it to the relevant management immediately. • Any torn bin liner, do not attempt to empty alone, call for assistance and pick up any fallen rubbish using a long handle dustpan and broom. • Never pick up piles of swept rubbish from the floor by hand • Always use your dustpan and brush • Place the box on the floor and empty the contents using your extension fingers (Nifty Nabs) to place the rubbish into the wheelie Bin. • Break down the empty box - never throw out a full box as some one else might use to hide improper waste. • Your wheelie bin is used to transfer waste through a number of areas within the Venue. • Finally wash your hands thoroughly. 32

  45. Rubbish Collection Using A Nifty Nabber 038 • Equipment: • Nifty Nabbers • Plastic Bin Liners • 240 litre bin (if necessary) 34

  46. Rubbish Collection Using A Nifty Nabber 038 • Check that your Nifty Nabber is working properly and safely • Always check that suction cups are in good condition before use • Make sure you have a supply of bin liners and/or a wheelie bin with you • Do not attempt to pick up heavy items, such as an empty wine bottle with your Nifty Nabber. You will need to pick heavy items up by hand • Do not attempt to pick up very small items, such as cigarette butts, using your Nifty Nabber as this causes undue strain on your hand/grip. Small items have to be raked and picked up by hand. • Place rubbish in your bin liner and/or wheelie bin • Do not allow your bin liner to get over full or too heavy. Dispose of rubbish regularly • Report any damages to your supervisor • Always leave equipment storage area neat and tidy 35

  47. Seating Bowl Waste Removal 212 Protective Footwear Protective Eye Wear • Back/shoulder sprain and strain • Manual handling injuries Protective Head Wear (Hat) Gloves • Equipment: • Long handle dustpan and broom • Banister brush • Safety Signs • Dust mask if required • Garbage Bags • PPE Chemicals Used: N/A

  48. Seating Bowl Waste Removal 212 • Operating Procedure: • If required ensure all PPE is on, i.e. Gloves, High Visibility, Hard Hat, and Safety Glasses • Display Safety Sign • To sweep the surface, open the dustpan and sweep debris on the floor with the broom towards the dustpan • Extra care is to be taken when working in row A due to low rail height • Once pan is full, empty into a garbage bag ensuring you are wearing your PPE gloves • Replace the bag in the aisle ensuring it is not on the steps causing a trip hazard • Hold broom over waste bin and clean with banister brush (use mask and gloves • Inspect all equipment to ensure it is safe to use. If anything is damaged put aisle, place an out of order sign on the equipment and report to your line manager

  49. Use of Machinery

  50. Electrical Safety • Always • Inspect the electrical item for safety before you start – check that cords and cables are not frayed or damaged. • Read the manufacturer’s instructions before using electrical equipment for the first time. • Only operate electrical equipment that has a current inspection tag and is RCD protected • If you find a piece of equipment to be faulty or defective notify your supervisor/manager immediately and attach an ‘Out of Service’ tag. If safe to do so isolate and remove equipment from power outlet • Never • Use faulty or defective electrical equipment. • Allow electrical cords to become wet. • Try to fix faulty electrical equipment 10

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