Equipment and PPE are safety checked according to manufacturer specifications and OHS requirements and required maintenance is recorded according to company requirements.

1

Assess items to be cleaned.

1.1

Window coverings and fixtures  to be cleaned are assessed, work order  is reviewed according to company requirements , and issues are clarified with appropriate persons. 

1.2

Hazards  are identified and risks controlled in work site according to legislative , occupational health and safety  (OHS) and company requirements .

1.3

Type of window coverings and fixture method are identified by observation according to work order and company requirements.

1.4

Soil type  is identified by observation according to work order and company requirements.

1.5

Size and usage pattern of work site are determined to ensure safety of personnel  and efficient use of equipment  and chemicals .

1.6

Pre-existing damage is identified and reported to appropriate persons according to company requirements.

2

Select equipment and chemicals.

2.1

Personal protective equipment  (PPE) is selected and used according to manufacturer specifications , and OHS and company requirements.

2.2

Equipment and chemicals are selected for work order according to OHS and company requirements.

2.3

Operational effectiveness of equipment is checked according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements.

2.4

Equipment is adjusted to suit operator’s requirements according to manufacturer specifications and OHS requirements.

2.5

Chemicals are prepared according to manufacturer specifications, and OHS and company requirements.

3

Prepare for cleaning.

3.1

Hazards in work site are confirmed and risks controlled and reassessed according to legislative, OHS and company requirements.

3.2

Locations of washing and drying sites are selected according to work order and legislative, OHS and company requirements.

3.3

Signage and barriers  are installed as required according to work order, and OHS and company requirements.

3.4

Window coverings and fixtures are removed according to work order, and OHS and company requirements.

3.5

Window coverings and loose fittings are tagged to ensure correct refit according to work order and company requirements.

3.6

Work restrictions  affecting the completion of work order are identified and appropriate persons are notified.

4

Clean and refit window coverings.

4.1

Window coverings are sorted according to washing method, work order and company requirements.

4.2

Window coverings are washed and rinsed, and excess water is removed using equipment, PPE, chemicals and cleaning techniques  and according to OHS requirements.

4.3

Window coverings are dried according to work order and company requirements.

4.4

Window coverings are checked and spot cleaned if necessary according to work order and company requirements.

4.5

Window coverings are refitted and checked to be in working order according to work order, manufacturer specifications and OHS and company requirements.

4.6

Work is performed according to work order, manufacturer specifications and legislative, OHS and company requirements.

5

Tidy work site.

5.1

Wash area is cleaned according to work order and company requirements.

5.2

Signage and barriers are removed according to work order, and OHS and company requirements.

5.3

Collected soil and waste  are disposed of according to client specifications, work order, manufacturer specifications and legislative, OHS, company and environmental requirements .

6

Clean and safety check equipment, and store equipment and chemicals.

6.1

Equipment and PPE are cleaned according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, OHS and company requirements.

6.2

Equipment and PPE are safety checked according to manufacturer specifications and OHS requirements and required maintenance is recorded according to company requirements.

6.3

Equipment and PPE are stored and maintained to allow ready access according to manufacturer specifications, and OHS and company requirements.

6.4

Chemicals are stored according to manufacturer specifications, and OHS and company requirements.