Supported Employment > Windward Industries > Safe Work Procedures – Windward (Alcoa) > Safe Work Procedure for PA Respiratory Support Centre
Authorised by Chief Executive Officer
Revised Date: 15 November 2021
Purpose
To eliminate the risk from hot water scalding in respiratory Support Centre when running water into sinks and the potential for slips.
Applies to
All staff and employees
Training
Staff to train/support employees on task. Supervision is required to ensure running water is at a moderate temperature. This may need to be done every time until employees can follow procedure correctly.
Safety
PPE: Apron, rubber gloves. Staff to fill detergent container to prevent spillage. Use a visual system to guide employees to enable easier comprehension of positioning of water taps to run water at a safe temperature e.g. red marking tape
Pre-Operational Checks
Full detergent containers. Water set to cold after filling sinks. Rubber floor mats are correctly locked into place.
Hazard Assessment
List here all aspects of the job e.g. Manual handling, Chemical hazards
Possible detergent spill may create slippery floor
Environmental Impact
Type here any environmental requirements
Not Applicable
Isolation
List any “standing isolation procedures by title and number
Not Applicable
Related Documents
Detailed Procedure
Brief numbered steps of job task. Include flow chart where required:
1. Check position of taps before running water. Adjust if necessary. Involve employees in process.
2. Supervise set up procedure. Give verbal cues
3. Record progress on employee and racal timing sheets WIF-18 and WIF-13.