Executive Housekeeping Today - June 2008 - (Page 5)

Safety is the most important concept of any work environment. Regardless of the occupation, all employees face countless hazards at work every day. However, there are certain occupations that present a greater hazard to employees—including physically demanding work, working with hazardous materials, and occupations that are inherently dangerous. Cleaning professionals are required to regularly perform physically demanding tasks which may present a risk if safe work practices are not followed. The hazards associated with custodial work range from chemical burns to eye injuries to strains, sprains, and broken bones. Hazards in the workplace can affect not only the custodian s Equipment Safety in Professional Cleaning Operations by Casey J. Wick, R.E.H. performing the work, but anyone in the immediate area. Most, if not all, hazards associated with custodial operations can be greatly reduced or completely eliminated by adhering to safe work practices while performing assigned job duties. The use of machinery and equipment are basic aspects of nearly all professional cleaning operations. Cleaning professionals may find themselves at the helm of several different types of potentially dangerous machines, including auto scrubbers, rotary floor or “swing” machines, high-speed buffers, vacuum cleaners, and carpet extractors. This equipment can present a hazard if not maintained and operated properly, and these Man vs. Machine: machine hazards fall into three primary types: mechanical, electrical, and noise. Mechanical Hazards Mechanical hazards are those associated with the machine’s moving parts. The critical areas of a machine are the point of operation and the power train. Point of (continued on page 10) ATTENTION ADVERTISERS! YOUR AD COULD BE To view our 2008 Media Kit, please visit: http://www.ieha.org/publications/documents/2008MediaKit.pdf Questions? Call (800) 200-6342 TODAY! June 2008/Executive Housekeeping Today 5 HERE! http://www.ieha.org/publications/documents/2008MediaKit.pdf

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Executive Housekeeping Today - June 2008 Contents Executive Corner The Fundamentals of Safety Man vs. Machine: Equipment Safety in Professional Cleaning Operations Frugal Housekeeper Planning for Disaster Eliminating Bed Bugs 2008 Candidate Information Executive Profile IHW Product Information The Green Scene Spring Board Briefing 2008 Call to Convention 2008 Convention Information USGBC Green Tip Product Highlights New Members Joint IEHA/ISSA Members CEH/REH Members Advertisers' Index Calendar of Events Inside I.E.H.A. What I.E.H.A. Has Done for Me

Executive Housekeeping Today - June 2008

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