Sweeping Trainer

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Purpose Of Training *New Hire (<90 Days)Current Employee Retraining (>180 Days)Post Accident Retraining(Select all that apply)

Sweeper Basics: Parts of Regenerative Air Sweepers

Parts of Regenerative Air SweepersIs Trainee able to identify the keyparts of the Regenerative Air Sweeper?Is Trainee able to identify the keyparts of the Regenerative Air Sweeper?(Sweeper Head, Guter Broom, Drag Shoe,and Bleeder Door)There are screens inside the hopperto prevent debris from exiting through thesweeper fan. There shouldn’t be any bigholes or rusted out areas, and it’simportant that air can pass through thescreens. The screen on the left is clear ofdebris, while the screen on the right ispartially clogged.The wheels and tires on your sweeperare crucial, just like any other vehicle.Proper tread, alignment, and tight lug nutsare all important. Do you notice anythingdifferent on the two wheels below?Gutter broom bristles will wear downand need to be replaced periodically. Agood way to visualize correct bristlelength is to hold a dollar bill next to thebroom. If the bristles are shorter than thedollar, it’s about time to replace them.

Trainee understands what a VIP on a property consists of?YesNo

Does trainee know how to operate a blower?YesNo

Trainee can properly place a trash bag into the trash can?YesNo

Sweeper Basics: Take 5 Process

TAKE 5! is a tool you can and should use every day.

Check all that apply1.Stop and Think- Whenever you arrive at a job site, and whenever something changes,Stop and Think.2.Look for the Hazards- First, look around. Do you see anything that presents a threat tothe safety of you or your sweeper? Do you see a suspicious person or group of people? Doyou see something on the pavement that could damage your sweeper’s tires?3.Assess the Risk- How dangerous is the situation? Is it something that should beavoided entirely, or is the risk minimal? Use common sense.4.Make the Changes- If those shiny things on the parking lot look like nails, avoid drivingover them until you have fi gured it out. If those suspicious people seem like they could betrouble, stay away from them.5.Do the Job Safely- Do it in a way that protects you, your sweeper, and everyone aroundyou!The main point of Take 5 is that it is a continuous cycle. Anytime and every timesomething changes you must “Take 5!”.

Sweeper Basics: Arriving on site

Sweeper Basics: Dumping

Check all that applyNEVER GET UNDER A RAISED HOPPER UNLESS SAFETY CHOCKS HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE FIRST.Only dump into approved/authorized dumpsters/containers.Always check BEHIND and ABOVE sweeper before backing up or raising the hopper!Back up slowly! Tap, DON’T BUMP the dumpster.Put the truck in ‘PARK’ and engage the emergency brake prior to dumping. Never move the sweeper with the hopper in the up position (while dumping). Thoroughly clean debris screens to insure more effective vacuuming performance. Use a broom to reach up and sweep away remaining light debris trapped in screens.Plan your dumping, since the sweeper operates better with less debris in the hopper, it will often save you time to dump twice, rather than waiting until the end of the job and dumping a very full hopper.