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Posted By naomi
I'm hoping some one out there works in the retail profession and can help me.
I have to produce a risk assessment on the cleaning of Travelators (which are used in shopping stores)has any one got a risk assessment that I could have on this procedure please.
I thank you in advance
Naomi
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Posted By Phillipe
Hi Naomi
I work in retail but we do not have travelators, only escalators.
When considering a risk assessment you need to look at the following:
What is the hazard or hazards ? If it is moving then clearly that speaks for itself.
In terms of risk, what is the liklihood of being injured whilst it is moving and you are cleaning it...? Spillage of cleaning fluids/products through the floor onto the electrics underneath...? Disorentation of cleaner if the thing is still moving...?
Speak to the manufacturers for guidance on suggested ways of undertaking the task.
Switch it off maybe?
At least it is horizontal i suppose, unlike an escalator, so risk of injury from height is pretty much ruled out, so no need to do a WAH risk assessment.
Just some things to ponder
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Posted By naomi
Thanks for the info, the travalater is not horizontal though, it is the same as an escalator the difference being you can take your shopping trolley on it!
Do you use a specialist vac to clean it?
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Posted By Phillipe
Not to my knowledge we don't, sorry for being vague
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Posted By DP
P,
You in retail. Drop me a line direct?
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Posted By Bob Shillabeer
Have you tried someone in London Underground - they ahve lots of escalators.
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Posted By Phillipe
DP
if you care to leave a contact email address I will send you an email
Phil
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Posted By Phillipe
whoops, didn't realise the name was in red...you now have mail
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