Monitor and maintain dry cleaning equipment
Overview
This standard is for those who monitor and maintain dry cleaning machinery. They will also be responsible for calculating the load weight for the dry-cleaning machinery, using the machinery and solvents safely and controlling storage of dry-cleaning chemicals.
This standard is for dry cleaning operatives.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 store solvent safely and correctly prior to use
P2 check that the dry cleaning machinery is safe and ready to use
P3 calculate the correct weight for the load, ensuring that the machine is not overloaded
P4 select the correct programme and add the correct amount of solvent for the load
P5 check that the door seal is not damaged during the loading operation
P6 ensure that the door of the machinery remains closed until the cycle has finished
P7 account for any additional solvents in the overall solvent balance for the installation
P8 check for problems when solvent odour is present during unloading
P9 check that the waste water is clear and that this is disposed of safely and correctly
P10 remove any residues collected in the dry-cleaning machinery in line with organisational procedures
P11 control solvent usage and keep accurate records of work processed, solvent used, weekly and annual usage
P12 maintain machinery and keep accurate records of maintenance schedules and repair work undertaken
P13 keep accurate records of all loads, all solvent additions and residues removed
P14 report incidents likely to cause an immediate danger to health
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
K1 how to conduct the daily leak test requirements
K2 the vapour leaks that can occur in the early stages of the drying cycle and how to check for solvent leaks
K3 why weekly checks of the common components and parts on machines is required in line with organisational procedures
K4 the daily, weekly, monthly and annual maintenance schedules and maintenance records that must be kept for machinery
K5 the use of organic solvents in dry cleaning
K6 the faults that may occur with dry cleaning equipment and why they are a danger to health
K7 how to maintain accurate records of solvent usage, still residues removed, machine usage and all loads in line with permit
requirements
K8 statutory responsibilities under health, safety and environmental legislation and regulations
K9 organisational rules, regulations and processes relating to COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
K10 who, when and how to report incidents to in line with organisational procedures