Ergonomics for cleaning and service-voucher companies

Don't clean your back into the ground!

WHAT DOES THIS ERGONOMICS FOR SERVICE-VOUCHER COMPANIES TRAINING COVER?

Do you also feel like you're constantly physically on the go? Standing upright, bending, stooping, turning and back to start!

Back overload is one of the most common causes of medical absences in the service-voucher sector.

The job of a cleaning employee should not be underestimated! A correct posture while cleaning can save both employees and the company a lot of trouble!

In every training, we focus on your specific function and tasks. For a cleaning team this is a correct cleaning posture; for the domestic helper, washing, ironing and cleaning.

The focus of this training is on practical exercises for a correct working posture!

5 USEFUL TIPS FOR ERGONOMIC CLEANERS

1. Avoid cleaning in the same posture for a long time

2. Use a leg as a lever to relieve your back

3. Ensure enough variation

4. Quickly do a few stretching exercises in between

5. Watch out for slipping or tripping

Legislation and responsibilities (mandatory since 25/05/2024)

• 1° the nature of the risks and the biomechanical and other risk factors referred to in article VIII.1-1, as well as the possible health consequences such as MSDs
• 2° the prevention measures taken and the appropriate working methods, as well as the way they are applied
• 3° the role of the hierarchical line in applying and monitoring the prevention measures;
• 4° health surveillance
• 5° the procedure for detecting and reporting MSDs or other health problems caused by musculoskeletal risks at work

Content: adaptable to the target group

• Risks and points of attention
• Definition of ergonomics
  • Basic human anatomy and physiology
• Consequences of physical overload while cleaning
  • Back problems
  • Neck complaints
• Tools and techniques in practice
  • Working posture
  • Lifting and carrying
  • Pushing and pulling
  • Squatting and kneeling
  • Correct wringing techniques
  • Working on steps or a stepladder
• Repetitive work and “pause time”
  • Stretching and muscle-strengthening exercises
• Watch out for tripping and slipping
• Correct use of cleaning machines

Also take a look at our other modules on safety for cleaning and service-voucher companies:

• Safety while cleaning
• Cleaning: safe use of products and materials
• First-aid introduction for cleaning and service-voucher companies
• Ergonomic cleaning

NO WORDS, BUT ACTIONS!

• Theoretical introduction (30%) with plenty of practical exercises (70%)
• Every participant receives a certificate of attendance
• Recognition number for service-voucher companies VG_E_06143 (4-hour training)
• Recognition number for service-voucher companies VG_E_06144 (8-hour training)

WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY?

The employer ensures that workers and the Committee receive information and appropriate training on musculoskeletal risks at work. (Art. VIII.1-5, Royal Decree amending book VIII of the code on well-being at work concerning ergonomics at work and the prevention of MSDs)

The employer ensures that every worker receives sufficient and appropriate training on the well-being of workers in the performance of their work, specifically focused on their workstation or function. This training is adapted to the evolution of risks and the emergence of new risks and is, where necessary, repeated at regular intervals. (Code, book II, title 3)