Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University: Bissell 35252, 32Y7, and 38632 Operator Safety Training Transcript

## Introduction

***Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University Presents***

***Bissell 35252, 32Y7, and 38632 Operator Safety***

***with Bert***

Onscreen, The 35252 Worker, Rohan Johnson, and The 38632 Worker are using their vacuums

## Safety Considerations Using Bissell Upright Vacuum Cleaners

Bert: (offscreen) "Workers operating Bissell upright vacuum cleaners face serious, safety issues. Bissell upright vacuum cleaners are designed and built with the operators safety in vacuuming. please make sure that workers are trained to avoid hazardous surroundings and that all vacuuming operations are performed safely. the following guidelines are based on safety principles issues by the state of California Department of Industrial Relations which includes Canadian Center of Occupation Health and Safety, and the indoor power equipment institute."

Videos show what Bert describes

## Ensuring Equipment Safety

Bert: (offscreen) "All vacuum cleaners are equipped with an operator presence control system that shuts off the vacuum if the operator unplugs the machine with the power on."

The 38632 Worker tests the operator presence control before using his 38632 vacuum

Bert: (offscreen) "Keep your vacuum cleaner in good working order, and inspect them periodically for an insecurely incorrectly attached on board tools."

Rohan Johnson keeps his 32Y7 vacuum vacuum in good working order

Bert: (offscreen) "For example, check in for damaged parts, etc. experienced service personal should inspect your vacuum for the necessary safety features and overall maintenance at least anally. only qualify personal should conduct the service and repairs. proper safety equipment in place on the vacuum is essential that is just the program of your safety program."

Rohan Johnson does what Bert describes

Bert: (offscreen) "Employers should be familiar with the conditions on which the 82H1 is being used, and ensure that your workers take the following precautions."

Text reads: Employers should be familiar with the conditions on which the 82H1 is being used, and ensure that your workers take the following precautions

## Determine The Safety of the Surroundings

Bert: (offscreen) "Do not operate the vacuum that is reclined when the tools are attached."

Rohan Johnson doesn't operate the 32Y7 vacuum that is reclined when the tools are attached

Bert: (offscreen) "Check if your chairs, tables, or seats if you need to."

Rohan Johnson checks if his chairs, tables, or seats if he needs to

Bert: (offscreen) "Always unplug the cord from the outlet when you're leaving the vacuum unattended, but never leave the vacuum unattended if the tools are attached to the hose."

Rohan Johnson unplugs the cord from the outlet when he's leaving the 32Y7 vacuum

Bert: (offscreen) "After turning off the vacuum, you should unplug the vacuum, and wait to make sure all moving parts come to a stop. do not assume that the moving parts will stop."

Rohan Johnson unplugs the vacuum, and waits to make sure all moving parts come to a stop

Bert: (offscreen) "Do not operate the vacuum in areas where the wheels are within 5 feet as measured from the outside wheeling of unproductive edges of retaining walls, stairs, drop-offs, or similar locations that present an overturn, or rollover hazard. use a dust buster or a stick vacuum instead."

The 35252 Worker doesn't operate the 35252 in areas where the wheels are within 5 feet as measured from the outside wheeling of unprotective edges of retaining walls, stairs, drop-offs, or similar locations that present an overturn, or rollover hazard. instead, he uses a Black and Decker dust buster

Bert: (offscreen) "When it is necessary to use the vacuum near stairs, drop-offs, or tables, evaluate the terrain in any conditions."

The 35252 Worker evaluates the the terrain in any conditions

Bert: (offscreen) "Establish a safety zone to ensure the vacuum is operated at a safe distance from such hazards. sometimes, a distance of 2 vacuuming widths is efficient."

The 38632 Worker establishes a safety zone to ensure the vacuum is operated at a safe distance from such hazards and stays a least 2 vacuuming widths away

## Training For Workers

Bert: (offscreen) "Employers are responsible for providing workers for training before they can operate the vacuum. training ensures that each operate is confident to operate a vacuum safely."

A worker trains Rohan to use the 32Y7 vacuum

Bert: (offscreen) "Training must be provided in a language in vocabulary that workers can understand. training should cover topics in the safe operation of the Bissell vacuum that workers will use."

Videos show what Bert describes

Bert: (offscreen) "These topics include a review of all safety devices in place to ensure that shields are securely in place, and properly used, the importance of survey of the terrain for hazards prior to vacuuming."

A workers trains The 35252 Worker to use the 35252 and makes sure there are no hazards

Bert: (offscreen) "How to identify obstacles in the vacuuming path such as large toys, main made hazards, such as walls, soft or wet spots, and the areas of use the vacuum is prohibited. reading and understanding the operations, maintenance, limitations in the warning sections of the equipment manual."

The 38632 Worker does what Bert describes

Bert: (offscreen) "Be particularly alert when backing up or operating near blind corners."

The 35252 Worker is alert when backing up or operating near blind corners

Bert: (offscreen) "Do not use your vacuum when cleaning on any above floors. always use on board tools when doing above floor cleaning."

The 38632 Worker uses on board tools when doing above floor cleaning

Bert: (offscreen) "A review of stability and rollover hazards associated with the vacuum on surfaces in areas that can pose a risk, locations that present a rollover hazard including rollover risk include loading ramps, wet surfaces, and areas near drop-offs, stairs, doors, and windows."

Videos show what Bert describes

Bert: (offscreen) "Employers should also be trained to use all required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times. hearing and head protection, work boots, etc."

Rohan Johnson wears all required personal protective equipment when using his 32Y7 vacuum

Bert: (offscreen) "Avoid wearing jewelry or loose fitting clothing that can easily become entangled in moving parts."

Pictures shows jewelry and loose fitting clothing

Bert: (offscreen) "Never carry passengers, vacuum cleaners are one person machines."

A picture shows passengers that are on the 38632 vacuum. a Red "X" appears over it. there is a loud buzz

Bert: (offscreen) "Always start the vacuum from behind it. ***never*** start the machine while standing beside it."

The 38632 Worker starts the 38632 vacuum from behind it

Bert: (offscreen) "Keep both feet behind the machine at all times while it's running. never recline the vacuum until a worker is ready. never leave the vacuum while it's reclined or running, as there may be enough space for an operator's toes to pass under the vacuum housing, and be picked up by the brushroll."

Videos and pictures show what Bert describes

Bert: (offscreen) "Perform proper shutdown procedure before leaving the vacuum."

Rohan Johnson performs proper shutdown procedure before leaving the 32Y7 vacuum

Bert: (offscreen) "Never start or stop a vacuum suddenly when any of the vacuum's on board tools are attached."

The 38632 Worker doesn't start or stop a 38632 vacuum suddenly when any of the vacuum's on board tools are attached

Bert: (offscreen) "Avoid all sudden starts, stops, or turns."

The 38632 Worker avoids all sudden starts, stops, or turns

Bert: (offscreen) "Finally, the safe operation of the vacuum is similar to the safe operation of a motor vacuum. push defensively and expect the unexpected. employers should train workers to operate the vacuum. retrain and evaluation are necessary to ensure that workers maintain a confidence to operate the vacuum safely. provide refresher training to workers win when an operator has been reserved operating the vacuum in an unsafe matter, or has suffered an injury, or been involved in a near miss incident. when an operator receives a new job assignment that includes operating the vacuum in which the operator is unfamiliar, or if the operator receives a new job assignment that includes doing above floor cleaning, that present hazards operating to the operator."

Videos show what Bert describes, then, text reads: www.bissell.com.