--- title: "JULY SAFETY TOPIC: FLOOR MACHINE SAFETY" description: Here at Jani-King Gulf Coast, we take pride in our safety procedures. Our dedicated and talented franchise owners use best practices for risk reduction daily. image: https://janikinggcr.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(1)-1.png --- [Skip to content](https://janikinggcr.com/blog/july-safety-topic-floor-machine-safety#main-content) [![Jani King Gulf Coast](https://janikinggcr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/jani-king-logo-2.png?width=150&height=79&name=jani-king-logo-2.png)](https://www.janikingcleans.com) - [Commercial Cleaning](https://www.janiking.com/commercial-cleaning/gulf-coast/) - [Franchise Opportunities](https://www.janiking.com/franchise-opportunity/gulf-coast/) - [About Us](https://www.janiking.com/about-us/) - [Careers](https://janikingcleans-5418511.hs-sites.com/careers) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Commercial Cleaning](https://www.janiking.com/commercial-cleaning/gulf-coast/) - [Franchise Opportunities](https://www.janiking.com/franchise-opportunity/gulf-coast/) - [About Us](https://www.janiking.com/about-us/) - [Careers](https://janikingcleans-5418511.hs-sites.com/careers) Jun 30, 2022 10:43:05 AM # JULY SAFETY TOPIC: FLOOR MACHINE SAFETY ![Picture of Jani-King Gulf Coast](https://janikinggcr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(2).png?width=50&name=Untitled%20design%20(2).png) [Jani-King Gulf Coast](https://janikinggcr.com/blog/author/jani-king-gulf-coast) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://janikinggcr.com/blog/july-safety-topic-floor-machine-safety) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://janikinggcr.com/blog/july-safety-topic-floor-machine-safety) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://janikinggcr.com/blog/july-safety-topic-floor-machine-safety) [pinterest-p icon](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://janikinggcr.com/blog/july-safety-topic-floor-machine-safety) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://janikinggcr.com/blog/july-safety-topic-floor-machine-safety) # Best Practices for Risk Reduction - **Monthly 5 Minute Safety Talk** #      Floor machines come in many styles and power levels, from the standard electric stick model to battery and propane-powered ride-ons and walk-behinds. They use different pad types and abrasive factors to clean, wax, buff, and strip hard surface floors. Because floor maintenance involves using powered machinery and concentrated chemicals, it is important to keep safety and proper procedures in mind.      Get training and read the manufacturer’s instructions for your floor machine. Read the safety data sheets (SDS) for all floor maintenance chemicals and get training on their use and proper mix ratios. Because these chemicals are sold in concentrated forms, use caution when pouring and mixing; they pose a hazard to skin, eyes, the respiratory system, and possible property damage if they are not used correctly.      Wear the proper safety equipment, such as comfortable, slip-resistant shoes or boots, and long pants. Always wear gloves and splash goggles when mixing and dispensing chemicals. Safety glasses should be worn to protect your eyes from debris that may be kicked up by the rotating pads and brushes.      Conduct floor maintenance when there are few people around; early mornings, late evenings, and weekends are good times. Use caution signs to warn others of the slippery floor. Gather the equipment and materials that you will need to prevent unnecessary trips over slippery surfaces.      Check your floor machine before you begin work. Cords for electric stick models should not have cuts or exposed wires. Apply the cleaning pad or brush while the machine is unplugged and tilted back. For battery and propane models, ensure that you have a good charge or full tank; apply pads while the machine is off. Before use, test the floor machine to make sure that parts are locked in place, it operates properly, and that the auto-stop safety feature is working. Once it is confirmed that the machine works properly, test a section of the floor prior to starting the job. This helps determine if the floor is durable and allows you to see if there are any damage or issues.      Keep a good grip on the handles to maintain control of the floor machine. Remain aware of your surroundings to avoid hitting people, glass windows, and doors or falling down stairs or inclines and off raised surfaces. For electric models, hold the cord over the handle to avoid damaging it or getting it tangled in the pads; do not wrap the cord around the handle because that can disable the auto-off safety feature.      To avoid trip hazards, store floor machines out of the way. Electric floor machines should be unplugged and the cord loosely wrapped. Machines that are not in good working order should be turned off, unplugged, and tagged as out-of-service for repair. Polish your safety skills when using floor machines. 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