building exterior cleaner

cleaning industry health and safety measures

Preventive and interventional methods used in the cleaning industry to maintain health and safety for all workers and tertiary persons.

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cleaning techniques

Various techniques and tools used to clean different types of surfaces to achieve a certain degree of cleanliness such as sweeping, vacuuming, degreasing and wet cleaning.

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operate pressure washer

Operate a mechanical sprayer which makes use of high pressure to clean surfaces and rid them of contamination, paint residue, dirt and grime, and mould.

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apply spraying techniques

Apply the most optimal spraying techniques, such as a perpendicular spraying angle, maintenance at a consistent distance, trigger the spray gun gradually, overlap surface spots, and others.

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assess contamination

Analyse evidence of contamination. Advise on how to decontaminate.

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avoid contamination

Avoid the mixing or contamination of materials.

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clean building facade

Perform cleaning activities of the main face of a building, using appropriate equipment, as required by the complexity and height of the building.

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clean building floors

Clean the floors and stairways of buildings by sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping them, according to hygienic and organisational standards.

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identify damage to buildings

Monitor the state of building exteriors in order to identify any possible damage and to assess the nature of the damage and treatment methods.

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remove contaminants

Use chemicals and solvents to remove contaminants from products or surfaces.

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secure working area

Secure the operation site fixing boundaries, restricting access, placing signs and taking other measures in order to guarantee public and staff safety.

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use personal protection equipment

Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.

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graffiti removal techniques

Methods, materials and procedures to remove graffiti posts from public surfaces: identifying the surface type and material to be removed, selecting a removal method and chemical substances and applying a protective coating layer.

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microbiology-bacteriology

Microbiology-Bacteriology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

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waste management

The methods, materials and regulations used to collect, transport, treat and dispose of waste. This includes recycling and monitoring of waste disposal. It excludes procedures related to waste incineration.

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assess waste type

Identify waste materials during collection and sorting operations in order to assess whether they need to be recycled, disposed of, or otherwise be treated.

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identify damage to public space

Monitor the state of public spaces and properties, such as parks, roads, public buildings, and public squares, during work activities in order to identify recent damage and assess the gravity of the damage.

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report on building damage

Report on deterioration or disturbances of a building's exterior so that the correct authorities are aware of the problem and plans can be made for treating the damage.

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tend asbestos blower

Tend the blower used to dry asbestos and eliminate fumes from asbestos.

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build scaffolding

Assemble temporary scaffolding structures for construction, maintenance or event-related purposes. Set vertical standards on the base plate of the scaffolding structure. Ensure the scaffolding structure is secured from lateral forces and supported sufficiently. Place wood or metal scaffolding decks into the transoms to stand on and make sure they are aligned. Safely set scaffolding stairs and ladders, which allow enough room for safe and easy manoeuvring.

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carry out pressure washing activities

Use high pressure equipment in order to clean areas, surfaces and materials.

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clean glass surfaces

Use cleaning products to clean any surface covered by glass.

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clean wood surface

Use a variety of techniques on a wood surface to ensure it is free of dust, sawdust, grease, stains, and other contaminants.

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disinfect surfaces

Apply the correct cleaning procedures, taking into account safe handling of disinfectants, to remove contaminants, pollutants, and bacterial risks, from various surfaces, such as buildings exteriors, vehicles, and roads.

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follow safety procedures when working at heights

Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these structures and avoid falls from ladders, mobile scaffolding, fixed working bridges, single person lifts etc. since they may cause fatalities or major injuries.

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handle chemical cleaning agents

Ensure proper handling, storage, management and disposal of cleaning chemicals (CIP) in accordance with regulations.

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The chemicals include hazardous materials.

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maintain cleaning equipment

Clean and preserve the equipment and material used for cleaning purposes in a proper state.

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perform demarcation

Perform the activities involved in the creation and fixing of boundaries around a restricted area.

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perform outdoor cleaning activities

Adapt the cleaning working methods and procedures to the environmental conditions and adapt to weather conditions such as rain, strong wind or snow, when this affects the performance of the equipment or machinery that is being used.

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sort waste

Manually or automatically sort waste by separating it into its different elements.

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use solvents

Clean products or surfaces by using solvents to dissolve or extract other unnecessary substances.

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