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Product Image Product Name Name of Manufacturer Functional Purpose of Product Data Quality 3.1.1 Standard Operating Procedures: An invidual is nominated for environmental management. Written guidelines are in place defining standard operating procedures 3.1.2 Hazard Control: Procedures in place 3.1.3 Accident Control: Policy in place. Forms on all work sites. First Aid Kit available at each work site 3.1.4 Equipment Use: Efficient and quiet equipment is used and other equipment will be phased out. Combustible fuel burning floor equipment is not used. Minimum quarterly maintenance plan is incorporated. Powered equipment is switched off when not in use. 3.1.5 Vacuum Cleaners: are quiet, are equipped with a filter or bag, exposure of workers to dust when replacing filters or bags is minimized. Hearing protection is provided 3.1.6 Hard Flooring Maintenance: Adequate Ventilation, Spray application is avoided (some exceptions), Signage is provided around the work area to alert building occupants 3.1.7 Transport: Company Vehicles are serviced regularly and logs books maintained 3.2.1A Procurement System: Policy conforms with GECA Green Procurement Guidelines In Brief. Maintains receipts and defines environmental credentials. Specifies any hazardous materials. 3.2.1B Plastic garbage bin liners do not contain phthalates or halogenated plastics and are minimum 10% recycled. Packaging of cleaning products do not contain chlorinated plastics 3.3.1 Chemical Record Keeping: Register of chemicals and cleaning products used is maintained including MSDS. Chemical use is minimized. 3.3.2A Chemical Use: Staff are trained. Instructions are provided on dilution. Appropriate applicators are used. Instructions provided on cleaning, rinsing, re-use and recycling or disposal of applicators and chemical containers. 3.3.2B Exposure to chemicals is lower than NICNAS requirements. 3.3.3 Disinfectant Use: Are EPA Registered, GECA Certified or comply with 3.3.4 3.3.4 Restricted Chemicals: Cleaning products are certified by GECA or carry a ISO14024 eco-label (some exceptions). 3.4.1 Waste Requirements: Packaging waste generated is minimised. Re-usable cleaning cloths used instead of paper or disposable items. Recyclable items are separated from waste. 3.4.2 Specific Waste Collection: Materials with hazardous content are collected for reuse, recycling or disposal. Chain of custody evidence is available for all hazardous waste streams 3.4.3 Water Use: Water output fittings have a minimum 3 star water conservation rating as set by the WSAA. Efficient water use policy is in place including non-use of hoses for cleaning pathways. Slippery when wet signs are used if needed. 3.5 Staff Training: All staff are trained in cleaning procedures, operation of equipment and chemical handling. Minimum of annual continuing training is provided. 3.6 Ethical Activity Requirements: Significant social impacts or environmental loads are managed by the service provider. 4. Complies with relevant environmental legislation and government orders at the Local State and Commonwealth levels if these have been issued 5. Complies with labour anti-discrimination and safety regulations. All employees are covered by a Federal or State award or a certified industrial agreement or a registered workplace agreement
product photo Cleaning Services, Carpet Maintenance, Resilient Floor Programs, Waste Removal & Recycling, Toilet Consumables, Sanitation & Hygiene, Window cleaning, High Pressure Washing Rapid Response Property Services
Yes Rapid Response have incorporated procedures for dealing with hazards as they may arise on a work site. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Through the Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) documentation system, a procurement policy is in place that conforms with the GECA Green Procurement Guidelines in Brief Yes Yes Rapid Response Property Services provides training for all staff Yes Yes All chemicals used by Response Property Services are GECA certified. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

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