PREFACE
Floor maintenance is a vital activity in any building which has tile flooring, whether it be a hospital, university or office building. Floors can either reflect a positive or negative image of an institution, depending on how they appear. This paper discusses the proper procedures for the three main steps in floor maintenance: stripping the floor, applying the finish and maintaining the finish.
Everyone that is associated with the field of janitorial supplies and maintenance should have at least a general understanding of the correct procedures in floor care. Examples of such people would include janitorial workers, supervisors, and suppliers. The more informed everybody involved in the process is, the more efficient it
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Further more, a troubleshooter's list is given at the end (conclusion) to address some of the most commonly asked questions and problems.
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FLOOR MAINTENANCE
In floor care, there are three basic steps one should follow to produce the best results. These steps are
1. Stripping the floor 2. Applying the finish 3. Maintaining the finish
Stripping the Floor
The first procedure in the floor maintenance process is stripping (all italicized words are defined in the glossary at the end of this paper). Stripping removes all the finish and sealer and leaves nothing but the bare tile (Dixon 1994). There is no doubt that stripping is the hardest and dirtiest step in the floor care process. History of Stripping
People involved in the field of janitorial supplies and maintenance should understand that stripping has two eras -- before and after "Mop-n-Strip." Before "Mop-n-Strip"
In the first era, 50's, 60's, and 70's, stripping was a literal nightmare. Most of the strippers were ammonia based and required a large amount of assistance to do the job. The janitor would have to spend numerous hours going over the floor with a floor machine. The person, rather than the chemical, was doing all the work. ONe stripping task could take three to four different sessions. This task was not only tedious but also inefficient and
One needs to put themselves in the shoes of the service user and their carers when you think about the building / environment.
1. Explain the employee’s roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection.
• Those hazards and risks that can be resolved without delay; must be done immediately. I.e. drying wet floor
➢ People in the building should watch out for signs in case of wet paints or floor
1.1 explain at least 3 examples of employees roles and responsibilities in relation to prevention and control of infection
There are a number of guidelines and procedures in place to enable me to do my job not only to the best of my ability but in a professional manner. Whilst on the reception area, there are procedures that need to be followed relating to various aspects of the job including correct procedures to greet visitors, answer the telephone, dealing with incoming and outgoing mail, booking meeting rooms aswel as other procedures.
Clean / clear things as you go / good house keeping will prevent health and safety issues arising
KJ informed that Herman Miller Caper chair is a Building 25 standard in conference rooms. This
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Before an assessment begins, make sure all necessary equipment is gathered and cleaned. Upon entering the room, always knock to maintain
Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) means systematic caring, inspecting, and servicing of military equipment to keep it in good condition and to prevent breakdowns. The operator of the vehicle mission is to be sure to perform PMCS each time he/she operate the vehicle. Always do the PMCS in the same order, so it gets to be a habit. Once you've had some practice, you will quickly spot anything wrong.
Observe environment for potentially unsafe conditions, such as loose carpeting and water on the floor. Notify appropriate department(s) of hazardous conditions.
|layout, time required for advance notice or |emergency procedures, housekeeping |minutes, evaluation forms, making sure these |
D daily inspection, date on the dressing, documentation this is a very important step not just for the nurse caring for the patient at the moment but other healthcare team members. Daily inspection of the site should be done to prevent damage or further damage if there was to be an issue with the site. Putting dates on the dressing is also important because the dressing should be changed every 7 days to prevent infection and break down of the dressing. Documentation is also key in insuring patient safety, what time the IV was inserted, the gauge, IV fluids and how the patient responded to the procedure.
While you need to choose a low VOC product, it's still important that the product you choose is treated to protect against spills and other types of liquids. Treated flooring will help prevent any moisture from allowing mold to grow, which in itself creates another whole host of allergy problems.