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This document provides a safe work procedure for wiping and dusting. It identifies potential hazards such as awkward postures and repetitive movements. It recommends controls like wearing gloves, breaking up tasks, and following manufacturer instructions. Steps are outlined for safely completing wiping and dusting tasks.

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SWP Wiping Dusting 22SWMB

This document provides a safe work procedure for wiping and dusting. It identifies potential hazards such as awkward postures and repetitive movements. It recommends controls like wearing gloves, breaking up tasks, and following manufacturer instructions. Steps are outlined for safely completing wiping and dusting tasks.

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Safe Work Procedure Template: Wiping and Dusting

Department/Area: Approved by: Date Created: Review/Revision Date:


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Potential Hazard Risk level


Awkward/sustained postures - reaching Medium
Forceful exertions - using extensions, wringing Medium
Repetitive movements - arm motions Medium
Vibration N/A
Compression - handle digs into hand Medium
Sharp points/edges N/A
Pinch points N/A
Materials falling N/A
Surfaces causing falls N/A
Moving machinery N/A
Chemicals - contact on skin Low
Biological pathogens N/A
Electrical N/A
Extreme heat/cold N/A
Noise N/A
Combustibles/flammables N/A
Risk of falling N/A
Other N/A

Risk control devices, personal protective equipment (PPE), Training/Reference info


and other safety considerations
 Wear gloves if you're wiping using microfiber cloths or when  Injury prevention
cleaning suspected contaminants. orientation
 Break up tasks and/or switch hands to reduce repeating the  WHMIS training
same movements for extended periods.  SDS for cleaning
 Follow manufacturer’s or workplace label for PPE and safe product
handling of cleaning product.

Note: Common signs and symptoms of a musculoskeletal injury (MSI) can include pain,
burning, swelling, stiffness, numbness/tingling, and/or loss of movement or strength in a body
part. Report these to your supervisor.

Employers must ensure that workers are trained and follow this safe work procedure.

Steps to complete this task safely:

 When wet dusting, prepare the solution according to the manufacturer's or workplace label
for the cleaning product.
 Wet dusting cloths should not be so large that multiple squeezes are required to wring out
excess water.

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 If you're using the solution in a hand bucket, fill the bucket only two-thirds full to reduce the
weight of it and also to reduce the risk for spills. To lift the bucket and put it down, bend your
knees and try to keep your back upright rather than bending at the waist.

 When wiping or dusting, try not to over-reach with your arms for extended periods of time.
Try to get close to the surface you are cleaning.
 Try to avoid bending forward for extended periods of time. If you're cleaning/dusting low
items, bend your knees or go down on one knee.
 Try to use minimal force to reduce fatigue.
 Try to avoid twisting your back by taking small steps with your feet to turn or move rather
than over-reaching across your body, which will twist your spine.
 If you're dusting high areas, such as the corners between walls and ceilings, use a long-
handled duster/extender, and keep your elbows in to avoid over-reaching. Take frequent
micro-breaks if the work is strenuous or alternate this task with other tasks.

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