Safety

Safety and Accident & Prevention Program

Safety and Accident Prevention Program Statement

Brilliantly Clean Services, LLC (BCSLLC) recognizes our obligation to provide the safest possible working conditions for our employees. All employees are expected to follow the policies set forth in this manual as a condition of employment.

The goal for our safety and health program is to eliminate injuries and illnesses, not merely in keeping with, but surpassing, the best experience of businesses similar to ours. Our goal is zero accidents and injuries.

Changes and additions to this policy may be made in the future, depending upon a need for modification of this policy based on experiences encountered in our workplace and by changes or additions required by WISHA regulations.

Brilliantly Clean Services, LLC

18710 Meridian Ave E

PMB 20

Puyallup, WA 98375

Revised: July 14, 2023

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL

Trainers and managers will conduct periodic Worksite Safety Inspections, using the Safety Inspection Checklist. Problems or violations of safe practices will be noted and a support plan will begin.

Our industry is not a high-risk accident or injury environment compared to many other workplaces, but there is always the potential for injury, primarily as a result of carelessness. Most accidents that happen while cleaning homes can be avoided with reasonable care and attention.

SAFETY TRAINING

Management is responsible to see that safety training is provided to all employees. As a matter of policy, BCSLLC intends to include safety topics in our monthly staff meetings. Also, safety may be reviewed one-on-one with an employee when a safety violation has occurred.

Additional training may consist of lecture, demonstration, video, handouts, and on occasion, guest presenters. Additional training will usually be conducted during a Staff Meeting and will be documented on our Staff Meeting Agenda form. Attendance at Staff Meetings by all employees is mandatory. If an employee misses a meeting, a copy of the meeting form will be provided.

Orientation for new hires will be given by the trainer following the outline of the New Hire Orientation form. Employees must initial that each subject on the New Hire Orientation form has been reviewed by placing his or her initials next to each subject listed.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

Management:

∙ Establish a Safety Program.

∙ Enforce rules set forth in this program.

∙ Encourage employees’ input to report hazardous conditions and implement corrective action as deemed necessary.

∙ Conduct periodic worksite inspections to assess potential hazardous conditions or safety violations.

∙Conduct training sessions on safety issues as experience dictates needs.

∙ Investigate all injuries.

Employees:

∙ Comply with this safety program.

∙ Use proper PPE.

∙ Report hazardous conditions to management.

∙ Attend safety training sessions and staff meetings held by management.

∙ Injuries and accidents must be immediately reported to management.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

∙ We reserve the right to terminate an employee without prior disciplinary action when that employee engages in dangerous horseplay.

∙ Do not run on client’s property or in parking areas.

∙ Follow prescribed safety practices at all times.

∙ Do not use vacuum cleaners (or any electrical appliances or equipment) which appear to have frayed or exposed wiring.

∙ Do not mix chlorine/bleach products (which we do not carry) and ammonia products (which we also do not carry). Even mixing the fumes of these two chemicals creates a toxic gas that can cause serious harm to your health as well as the health of fellow employees and clients.

∙ Do not bring your own supplies to clean with. ONLY use the supplies given to you by BCSLLC.

∙ Do not lean out of high windows, over balconies, or expose yourself to potential falls from high places including standing on countertops or past the 2nd step on the stool.

∙ Maintain a safe workplace for yourself and fellow employees by being aware of equipment, materials or supplies which could be tripped over.

∙ Never lift more than you feel comfortable with; get help. When lifting, bend your knees, not your back.

∙ All employees must wear shoes while in clients’ homes. Can wear provided shoe covers if needed.

∙ Report all injuries and near misses to management.

∙ Comply with all safety instructions given.

SAFETY PROCEDURES

Chemicals and Supplies

Keep sticks and screwdrivers pointy side down
Take care not to hit employees with equipment
Cleaning supplies and products must be in bucket when not in use
Rinse sponges well after each use
Don’t use cleaners that don’t have labels – contact management for labeled cleaner
Do not intentionally smell cleaners
Do not mix cleaning products
Close tops on chemical bottles
Do not use client’s chemicals, only the chemicals we provide
Call management immediately if:
- Any chemical gets in an employee’s eyes – flush immediately with water for 15 minutes

Body Mechanics

Don’t lift over twenty pounds without help
Use knee pads if on knees for more than 3 minutes
Only a step stool can be used to reach high places - request one from management
Bend at knees, not at waist
Use two hands to lift
Take mandatory breaks
No jerky or sudden motions

Driving Responsibility

Follow all traffic laws
Come to complete stops
Wear seatbelts
No phone calls or texting
Be polite to other drivers
Always yield the right-of-way
Refrain from sudden stops or accelerations
Call the management immediately to report accidents or any other driving issues

Personal Responsibility

Wear gloves at all times when cleaning
Wear shoes while cleaning - use shoe covers if needed
No hitting or other physical aggression
Take breaks as needed
Ask questions
Keep out of doorways
Drink plenty of water
Move slowly when working in a crowded space
Be mindful of other employees’ needs and restrictions
No profanity or vulgarity in front of clients
Dispose of cigarettes properly
Call management immediately to report all injuries

ACCIDENT AND “NEAR MISS” INVESTIGATIONS

All injuries are to be reported immediately by the injured employee completing an Injury/Near Miss Report.

The Injury/Near Miss Reports are to be filled out immediately in order to ensure corrective action is taken to reduce the probability of a similar injury reoccurring. These forms are to be kept on file for a minimum of five years.

Near Misses are to be reported to management, and the process for investigating and correcting the problem is the same as described above. Correction procedures will be presented at the next safety meeting.

CORRECTIVE PROCEDURE

Management is responsible for enforcing these general safety rules, as well as more specific safety policies included in other written programs from time to time. All corrective procedures will be documented.

In the event an employee violates any of the policies of this safety program, the employee will be given a verbal warning, which they must sign. After three warnings regarding safety have been implemented, the employee may be terminated upon notification of any further infractions. These warnings do not expire.

FIRST AID AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

First Aid Kit

BCSLLC will supply each employee with a First Aid Kit. It should include quantities of the following:

1 absorbent compress, 5 x 9 inches.

16 adhesive bandages, 1 x 3 inches.

1 adhesive tape, 5 yards long.

10 antiseptic single-use packages, 0.5 g application.

6 burn treatment single-use packages, 0.5 g application.

2 eye covers

1 eye wash, 1 fluid ounce.

4 sterile pads, 3 x 3 inches.

2 pair of medical exam gloves.

1 triangular splint bandage, 40 x 40 x 56 inches.

compression bandage wraps, 2 inches, 3 inches, 4 inches, and 5 inches, 5 yards long.

self-activating cold packs, 4.3 x 5.9 inches.

self-adhesive wrap bandages, 5 yards long.

plastic pencil box

Employees must keep first aid items neatly contained in their kit so that they are not damaged and must keep them available in their vehicle at all times while working. Employees must also check their first aid kit weekly and update management if they are missing any items and/or need items replaced.

Nitrile Gloves

Employees ARE supplies with disposable, protective gloves and they must be worn at all times while cleaning. Be sure to dispose of gloves and put new ones on as soon as they become damaged. Dispose of gloves after each clean and do not use them more than once.

Knee Pads

Employees will be offered knee pads, if they choose to use them. If knee pads become damaged, inform management in order to receive replacements.

Goggles

Employees will be offered goggles, if they choose to use them. If goggles become damaged, inform management in order to receive a replacement.

Dust Masks

Employees will be offered disposable dust masks, if they choose to use them. Be sure to dispose of dust masks after each clean and do not use them more than once.

Safety Data Sheets

A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) will be made available for each cleaning supply that requires one. You can access these sheets in the Safety-Data-Sheets channel in Slack. The SDS includes information such as the properties of each chemical; the physical, health, and environmental health hazards; protective measures; and safety precautions for handling, storing, and transporting the chemical.

EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

In case of emergency:

Exit to a safe place, if needed
Call 911
Access first aid kit, if needed
Report situation to management as soon as you are able

SDS Info

Safety Inspections