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The Method Statement: WHAT, WHY, and HOW?
- By Blog Admin
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- 08 Jun, 2017
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Communicate. It stops people panicking at checkouts tills.
Imagine a world where everything that happens has a method statement. How much easier would communication be? As you stand in the bustling line-up to pay for your groceries and the checkout operator rushes to scan your scented summer strawberries and thrice-baked crisps, he creates a mean mound of messy merchandise for you to hastily pack into a feeble plastic bag. You stand, suffering from the glacial gaze of wrathful customers as you fumble and flounder, your fresh bread being bashed and your eggs exploding.
How much easier would life be if the till operator had specified exactly how he would do his task? He would prepare you, often weeks in advance, in a formal document explaining that his actions would be swift. Speedy. Supersonic. He would let you know the reasons behind why it will be this way. Perhaps because other customers will be waiting. Or he is trying to meet a target of 100 customers an hour. He would also mention the risks involved to you as a customer. You should prepare to be rushed, so take care not to cut yourself on any sharp products if you are moving quickly. Would you panic when you got there? Would you fumble? Would you flounder?
You wouldn’t! You would know what was about to happen, why, when and how. Simply knowing makes a great deal of difference. That’s what our method statements are designed to do. They specify the steps we will take to carry out any cleaning job to remove any feelings of risk from your service.
Here’s another one for you. A decorator shows up at your house and haphazardly starts painting a heinous hue of Hot Magenta on your walls when you clearly asked for Honolulu Blue. He unsystematically unveils his unplanned intent to dismantle your domicile dwelling with his disastrous design.
How much easier would it be if he had specified WEEKS IN ADVANCE his ill-suited intent? Giving you a chance to prepare your counter-argument coherently and clear your mind of concerns before the day. When we offer quotations, we don’t just send out a number that is plucked from the sky. We also provide a full risk assessment and method statement that is specific to that job, considering…
1. HOW will we do it?
2. WHY will we do it like that?
3. WHAT are the risks involved?
This also helps us to avoid defects: do you have a building where the windows are difficult to access? Will it be hard to clean them? We can tell you how we will reach the windows to clean them after visiting the site to minimise the risk of damage. It makes sense, yes?!
So, allow your bread to remain aerated and your eggs whole at the checkout: Explain. Communicate. Answer the questions. Go beyond that! Answer the questions that people didn’t even ask. Then we all know what’s what and there is no confusion, panic or miscommunication.
To arrange your cleaning quotation (and see one of our site-specific method statements), simply email us at info@intritfm.co.uk with an explanation of your project, the date you would like to receive the quotation by and drawings of the site.
At Intrit FMwe pride ourselves on being the most innovative and facilities management company, meaning we know how to adapt to take care of your facilities.
With lockdown restrictions loosening and the return to work on the horizon, you are not alone if you are becoming more and more concerned about the use and safety of public transport.
Many of us in the UK rely heavily on the use of safe public transport for our daily commutes.
Within the current global pandemic, it is therefore essential for us to know that our safety is of top priority and being accounted for by public transport companies.
Question 1 : What mistakes do you see cleaning service companies making right now in their effort to fight COVID-19 and how would you fix those mistakes?
How can we be certain that we are efficiently cleaning and eradicating germs that we can’t even see?
This is one of the many questions that may be going through your mind when deciding how to take the correct steps out of quarantine and back into normality.
But, how can we?
The Lights are up, the crowd is roaring, in one corner we have the onsite labourer.
In the other we have Welfare Cabin Cleaning Services very own trained professional cleaner.
The bell rings for the first Match, but who will win in this fight against COVID-19?
Whilst most of us are at home, out of the office and not at work it is increasingly important to make sure we are filtering in ways to keep busy, fit and healthy.
And one way to do all three is cleaning!
An NHS study found that those who reported more domestic activity tended to have higher body mass indexes (BMIs) than those who reported less domestic activity.
Despite this research, not all household tasks can make us break a sweat, and that’s why as experts in cleaning here at Intrit FM we decided to put together a 60 minute cleaning workout that could burn nearly 200 calories and make any room in your house sparkle!
As professional cleaners, Intrit Facilities Management have made the decision to remain open to the best of our ability, offering deep cleaning and regular cleaning to any critical workforces still in operation.
Our expertise and resources mean we are able to keep staff safe whilst maintaining the hygiene conditions of other key workers.
Cleaning is integral to health and hygiene; therefore, we feel it our duty to step up and do our bit to reduce the spread of COVID-19 across the UK.
If you, like many of us are finding yourself stressed about COVID-19 , then don’t worry, you are not alone.
In this time of high uncertainty, it is more important than ever to reduce stress, this may seem like an impossible task to some of us who’s jobs, health and businesses may seem at risk.
But to help it is important to remember the basics set out by the UK Government & NHS :
- Hand Washing & Hygiene
Wash your hands with soap and water frequently, this should be done for at least 20 seconds. Singing happy birthday can help you ensure you are doing it for the correct amount of time.
The NHS states that where soap and water is not available, hand sanitising gel should be used. Freestanding hand sanitising stations can really help as hand washing facilities are often inconveniently located or are unavailable.
With the rapid spreading of the corona virus if can be difficult not to worry about the spread of the virus in the workplace. However, following the below preventive cleaning measures will help protect your customers and employees, putting their mind at ease.
Increase Office Cleaning
Whether you’re in a shared or private office viruses can be spread from the sharing of phones and passing of files. Many offices have a cleaner to come in and clean every 2 weeks, however due to the widespread and contagious nature of COVID_19 we suggest a minimum of twice a week to make sure desks are wiped down properly with antibacterial wipes.
A Deep Clean
A deep clean involves disinfecting all areas including all substrates, fixtures, fittings, furniture (including soft) and behind all in the areas including desks. There are 8 main elements involved within a deep clean;
1. Using the correct PPE, including following correct gowning and de-robing procedures for this equipment.
2. Isolation of the area to be deep cleaned.
3. Disinfection with the approved/correct disinfectant, paying special attention to touch points and high-risk areas as indicated by your risk assessment.
4. Thorough clean of the area in line with BICSc standards.
5. Clinical re disinfection of the whole area.
6. Disinfection of machinery and equipment, if any are deployed.
7. Correct disposal of contaminated materials and PPE.
8. Shower/clean of cleaning operative(s) after completion of the task.
A deep clean can help reduce illness by killing contagious viruses which can help to stop the passing of COVID_19
For information regarding cleaning contact Intrit on 0113 320 0501
We all seem to be aware of the importance of looking after our physical health by cutting down on sugary drinks, fatty foods and exercising more however a lot of the time mental health seems to be overlooked. A truly long, happy and healthy life comes from looking after both you physical and mental health.
Having a good work-life balance can be difficult to achieve when your task list is getting longer. Check out our top tips on how to look after your mental health while at work.
Clear Your Busy Mind and Desk
With client meetings, deadlines and reports to completed it can be difficult to keep track of everything going on at work. The best way to overcome the worry of ‘have I forgot something?’ is to create a to do list, this will help to devise a plan for the week ahead making sure you complete your tasks on time. Due to busy schedules we can sometimes get complacent with the cleanliness of our desk. Research has shown that a clean office can enhance your mood and your productivity so why not hire commercial cleaners to give your office a quality clean.
Safety inspections are essential in any working environment, but they are even more important when working on a construction site due to the vast amount of potentially dangerous hazards such as sharp objects, uneven surfaces and heavy machinery. Although safety inspections are important, they can also seem quite daunting so its’s important to prepare thoroughly, check out Intirt’s tips that will help you pass with flying colours.
Correct PPE
Make sure that you and your team have the correct PPE and that it is well fitted. When onsite you and your team can be at risk of being hit from falling objects that’s why a safety helmet should always be worn. For hazards involving chemicals, gas or dust safety goggles and a half or full-face mask should be worn. By law you have to have your mask Face Fit Tested. This measures the exact leakage of your mask and tells you how protected you are against hazardous airborne substances.
