Hospitality Industry Occupational Job Dictionary ... - SafeWork SA

CLEANING STAFF
HUMAN FACTORS
Reaches: Within the full body range.
Heights: Invariably below knee height for a variety of locations and objects for cleaning.
Controls and displays: Manual handling for cleaning equipment. Occasionally trigger controls for
machine operations as depicted in the photographs.
Force exertion/lift: Occasional lifting/handling of polishers, otherwise generally a 10-litre mop bucket.
Endurance required: Variable hours of working.
Static muscle loading: Moderate to high during certain activities such as vacuuming if attempted
for prolonged periods.
Work/rest patterns: Infrequent breaks, but otherwise standard 30-minute lunch breaks.
Frequency of handling: Constant whilst carrying a variety of cleaning equipment.
Grasping requirement: Predominantly cylindrical grasp for a variety of long handled tools.
Size of article: Long handled cleaning equipment.
Tools: Machinery with trigger controls and/or manual operations.
Protective clothing: Standard dust control uniform.
Other factors: Day cleaners undertake complete overall cleaning. Casual persons required
for extra duties.
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