Maintain the cleanliness of equipment in logistics operations
Overview
This standard is about maintaining the cleanliness of equipment in logistics operations. This does not mean undertaking maintenance; this will be the responsibility of maintenance engineers or external contractors. It covers using tools and materials to clean equipment and leaving it in a safe and clean condition.
This standard is relevant to all operatives at every level in logistics operations. Operatives could, for example, be working in warehousing and storage, transport, or freight forwarding.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
confirm the equipment used for logistics operations is made safe before cleaning
use suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), tools and materials *to maintain the cleanliness of the *equipment in logistics operations
- select and use the approved cleaning tools and materials, as specified in the manufacturer's instructions
- undertake the correct cleaning routines according to the manufacturer's instructions and organisational procedures
- implement safety precautions to protect people in the work areas from cleaning hazards during cleaning procedures
- minimise inconvenience to other people in the work areas when cleaning
- dispose of waste in accordance with organisational procedures
- return tools and unused cleaning materials to the correct storage area
- confirm that the equipment used for logistics operations is in a useable and safe condition after cleaning
- identify and respond to problems with the equipment used for logistics operations
- maintain records of the work carried out, in accordance with organisational procedures
- comply with organisational procedures and the relevant environmental, legal, safety and operating requirements for cleaning *equipment *
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
how to confirm that the equipment used for logistics operations is safe for cleaning and fit for purpose
how to maintain the cleanliness of the equipment used for logistics operations
- the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), tools and materials that should be used when cleaning equipment in logistics operations and where to locate them
- the relevant manufacturer's instructions and organisational requirements that apply to the tools and cleaning materials used to maintain equipment in logistics operations
- the cleaning routines, tools and materials required for specific items of equipment, **as specified by the manufacturer's instructions and organisational procedures
- the stock replenishment procedures for cleaning materials
- the types of problems that may arise when cleaning equipment and how to respond to these
- the roles and responsibilities of colleagues involved in cleaning equipment
- the organisational procedures for the disposal of cleaning materials and other waste
- the recording systems used by the organisation and the requirements for maintaining records
- the relevant organisational procedures and environmental, legal, safety and operating requirements relating to cleaning equipment in logistics operations
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
- Cleaning materials: hazardous, corrosive, poisonous, explosive
Equipment: tools, implements, machinery, lifts, conveyors, cranes, shelving and racking systems
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): high-visibility vests, hard hats, eye protection, gloves, boots
Colleagues: permanent, temporary, agency staff, external, line manager, supervisor, customer/clients
Environmental, legal, safety and operating requirements: safety regulations, codes of practice, load restrictions, working-time regulations, transport regulations