Footprint - WAP17: Mechanical Street Cleaning Operations

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Work Equipment

Ref A1 - Operative only uses equipment issued by the company.
Ref A2 - Operative confirms they have been trained to operate the mechanical street cleaning equipment
Ref A3 - Operative checks the condition of ancillary equipment before starting work
Ref A4 - Operative checks the level of fuel and cleaning agents before starting work
Ref A5 - Operative reports defective working equipment to supervisor
Ref A6 - Operative reports any damage to equipment and tools during the working day
Ref A7 - Operative does not use defective tools or equipment
Ref A8 - Operative wears the PPE as intended and as supplied by the company
Ref A9 - Operative follows company procedure for cleaning and disposing of component parts and ancillary equipment
Ref A10 - Operative cleans hands before eating, drinking, smoking or going to the toilet
Ref A11 - Operative always wears high-visibility clothing in good condition and unaltered
Ref A11 - Operative reports all accidents, incidents and near misses to supervisor

Ref B1 - Operative carries out daily checks of the vehicle and ancillary equipment including hoses, brushes and suction brushes
Ref B2 - Operative does not use defective vehicle or equipment
Ref B3 - Operative reports defective vehicle and equipment to supervisor
Ref B4 - Operative remains close to vehicles with engine running whilst operating the equipment
Ref B5 - Operative applies the brake, switches off the engine and locks the doors when vehicle is unattended
Ref B6 - Operative avoids contact with moving or rotating parts which may not be fully visible
Ref B7 - Operative operates equipment from ground level
Ref B8 - Operative only carries out any maintenance or repairs that they have been trained to perform
Ref B9 - Operative only carries out any maintenance or repairs that they have been authorised to perform
Ref B10 - Operative does not endanger other road users when manoeuvring the street cleaner
Ref B11 - Operative does not use personal music equipment at work
Ref B12 - Operative cleans the vehicle and ancillary equipment after cleaning operations
Ref B13 - Operative ensures the vehicle is locked and secure after cleaning operations

Ref C1 - Operative ensures that the flashing beacons are switched on when work is being undertaken
Ref C2 - Operative does nothing to endanger the public while operating the vehicle and related equipment, including the wander hose
Ref C3 - Operative avoids any conflict or argument with the general public and withdraws politely from a difficult situation and informs supervisor immediately

Ref D1 - Operative checks working area and street furniture for any obstructions
Ref D2 - Operative chooses the correct cleaning and collection equipment for the litter, detritus or debris found and the working surface on which it sits
Ref D3 - Operative ensures that ground surface is left clean and tidy after removal of litter, detritus and debris
Ref D4 - Operative segregates litter, debris and detritus where necessary and places it in correct container
Ref D5 - Operative transfers the containers to the correct collecting points
Ref D6 - Operative identifies types of litter, detritus and debris that pose a potential risk or health hazards and require specialist treatment
Ref D7 - Operative notifies supervisor of any hazardous litter, detritus and debris that cannot be disposed of immediately and seeks advice on how to proceed
Ref D8 - Operative only disposes of potentially hazardous litter, detritus or debris which they have been trained to deal with