Title: Trash Compactor Operations
System: Facilities & Maintenance
Process: Machine Operation
Issue Date: 12/8/08
Approved by: Jim Graham
Issue Number: 2
Document author: Mike Casey Phone number: 248-573-8921
Summary of changes: Reflects management job title changes and reorganization
1. Purpose
To describe the procedure for operating District trash compactors
2. Scope
This procedure applies to all Building Engineers and Custodians when operating trash compactors located in the Middle Schools and High School
3. Definition of Terms
None
4. Responsibilities
Building Engineers – Ensure this procedure is followed when operating the trash compactor. Train building custodians on proper trash compactor operations
Custodians – Ensure this procedure is followed when operating the trash compactors
Operations Supervisor – Ensure all Custodians are trained to operate the trash compactors and follow this procedure
Manager of Facilities & Grounds – Ensure all Building Engineers are trained to operate the trash compactors and follow this procedure
5. References
None
6. Procedure
6.1 Building Engineers and Custodians shall:
6.1.1
6.1.2
Attend training before operating the trash compactor
Attend annual training on trash compactor operation
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6.1.3 Check the following prior to placing any item into a compactor:
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The compactor is in good condition
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The compactor safety switches are in place
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All safety doors close and latch
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Large compactors have the front door latched and locked in place
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Power is available to the compactor
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Nothing has been placed inside the compactor that should not be there
6.1.4
Ensure items that are not placed in the compactor include but are not limited to the following:
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Paint
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Large furniture
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Long straight items
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Construction debris
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Asbestos material
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Biohazard material
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Gas or oil of any type
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Computer or TV monitors
6.1.5
Cycle the compactor through a complete cycle
6.1.6
Add trash to fill the open area in the compactor only after the compactor completes a cycle.
6.1.7
Not over fill or try to make things fit into the compactor by forcing them
6.1.8 Not, under any circumstance get into the compactor
6.1.9
Always cycle the compactor through a complete cycle. All items should be compacted below the level of the door, or in the case of the large compactor, it should be compacted out of the receiver area
6.1.9
Ensure the compactor is turned off when finished compacting
6.1.10
When finished remove the key if the compactor has one in it and place it in a designated location for others to operate the compactor. Never leave the key unattended in the compactor
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6.1.11
Not attempt to make any repairs to the trash compactor
6.1.12
Call the Manager of Facilities & Grounds or the Operations
Supervisor immediately if there are any problems operating the trash compactor
6.2 Building Engineers
6.2.1 Train building custodians on proper trash compactor procedures
6.3 Manager of Facilities and Grounds shall:
6.3.1 Ensure all Building Engineers are trained in the operation of the trash compactors
6.3.2
Ensure Building Engineers receive training annually on the operation of the trash compactors
6.3.3
Check and arrange for the repair of the trash compactor if a problem is reported by a Building Engineer or Custodian
6.4 Operations Supervisor shall:
6.4.1
Ensure all Custodians are trained in the operation of the trash compactors
6.4.2 Ensure Custodians receive training annually on the operation of the trash compactors
6.4.3
Check and arrange for the repair of the trash compactor if a problem is reported by a Building Engineer or Custodian
7. Records
Training records for Custodians and Building Engineers
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