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Occupational Health
& Safety Program
Job Task Analysis
Department:
Supervisor:
Home Care
Jane Doe
Task: WASHING A FLOOR (CLIENT’S HOME)
Effective: Name/Title/D/M/Y
Revisions: Name/Title/D/M/Y
Job Title(s):
Home Care Worker
Required Tools:
Required Materials:
Pail with mop wringer. Squeegee mop with
(i.e. chemicals, leak/spill kit)
adjustable handle - OR - mop head that can be Appropriate cleaner. MSDS information if
screwed on to a short or long handle. Hand
using a chemical.
held shower.
Required Training:
- TLR - modules: Anatomy and Physiology, Personal Health, Assessment, Object Moving.
- Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention.
- Ergonomic Principles.
- Safe work procedure for the chemical (if used.)
Personal Protective Equipment Required: (check all that apply)
Gloves []
(latex, leather,
vinyl, etc.)
Other:
Eyewear []
(safety glasses,
goggles, etc.)
Respirator [ ]
(surgical, cartridge,
½ mask, etc.)
Clothing []
(gown, apron, etc.)
Footwear []
(CSA approved,
closed toe, etc.)
Headwear [ ]
(hardhat, hairnet, etc.)
Utility gloves; eyewear if required on the MSDS or cleaning product instructions; appropriate footwear.
Sequence of Steps:
Assemble tools.
Apply utility grade gloves.
Fill the pail with water.
Health and Safety Hazards:
Strain on wrists from wringing mop.
Use a pail with a wringer.
Bending over to use a mop that is too short or awkward
movements and reaching to use a mop that is too long.
Choose a mop appropriate for your height, one with an
adjustable handle, or use a mop head that can be screwed
onto either a short or long handle.
Over exposure to water or a mixture of cleaner or
chemical in water can cause irritation to bare hands.
Bending and twisting your back.
Placing strain on your wrists when squeezing out the
mop head.
Weight of mop, especially when over wet.
Strain/sprain on back/arms from over-reaching.
Use less water on mop and go to the pail more frequently.
Continue to practice good body mechanics.
Bending, twisting, straining.
Make small "figure 8" movements to avoid overreaching. Wash a small area at a time.
Bending, straining, reaching, twisting.
Practice good body mechanics. Walk to and from the
pail, rather than carrying it.
Bending, twisting, straining, reaching - to lift bucket out
of tub or to reach into the tub.
Wet the mop - wring it out.
Bending your back.
Rinse and wring mop out
when dirty and when finished
washing the floor.
Apply TLR techniques and ergonomic principles.
Consistently use appropriate gloves.
Practice good body mechanics throughout the procedure.
Stand with your back straight and fill the pail using the
hand held shower.
Leave the bucket in the tub unless this requires awkward
body movements
or
place the pail on the toilet seat or on a chair if the toilet is
not nearby.
Use a squeegee mop or a pail with a built-in or added
wringer that allows you to stand up straight - and is much
less stressful on your wrists. Use a safe and effective
grip.
Position the pail for use.
Wash the floor.
Safe Work Practices:
Use a safe and effective grip.
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Task: WASHING A FLOOR (CLIENT'S HOME)
Sequence of Steps:
Empty and rinse the pail of
dirty water.
Remove gloves and replace
tools in appropriate area.
Health and Safety Hazards:
Lifting, bending, straining, reaching, twisting.
Bending, straining, reaching, twisting.
Safe Work Practices:
Tip pail to empty it instead of lifting it while pouring.
Rinse with the shower nozzle.
Store tools in an area that is easy to access requiring the
least amount of strain on your body.