Candidate Support Pack - Scottish Qualifications Authority

Setting up the workstation
The sorting area will generate a large amount of debris and litter that can be seen, as well
as bacteria, that often can’t be seen. The workstation should be as clear of all this
contamination as possible before work starts each morning.
There should be a cleaning programme in place that involves the clearing of all debris
from sorting areas, tables, troughs, etc and the emptying of all waste bins at the end of
each shift. Dustbins, sweeping brushes, dustpans and bin bags with ties are all essential
in the sorting department. Once the dust has settled, all work surfaces should be wiped
down with a damp cloth soaked in a detergent/disinfectant to provide a degree of bug-kill.
The disposal of waste generated by the sorting department should be given consideration
as it is potentially infected. Preferably it should be incinerated and steps taken to prevent
it blowing around the site where it could infect clean linen or work surfaces.
If the workstation has been left clean and tidy from the previous shift’s sorting, then
preparing for your day’s work should be relatively straightforward. Every plant is slightly
different in the way they set-up their sorting department, but an assessment of workload
prior to starting work should enable you to provide yourself with all the space, equipment
and trolleys you need to carry out your work efficiently.
If you use any electrical or mechanical equipment, you should check this for any signs of
damage, and then if all appears well you should switch it on and test it prior to beginning
work. You should check that any marking machines you use have sufficient labels,
marking ink and adhesive to allow uninterrupted production during your shift.
Closing down the workstation
When you close down your workstation, you should leave it as you would like to find it at
the start of your shift. For more information about what you should do, refer back to the
‘Closing down the workstation’ section on page 3.9.
GC8N 22 — Laundry Operations Level 2 3.21