Failure to Clean Dryer Lint Filters as Required
Penalty
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Summary
During an observation of the laundry room, two dryers were found operating with their lint filters covered by a thick layer of white lint. The housekeeping/laundry staff member confirmed that the lint filters had not been checked or cleaned before starting the dryers that morning, stating that they had forgotten to perform this task. The housekeeping/laundry supervisor also confirmed that staff are expected to check and clean lint filters before using the dryers, as outlined in the facility's policy and procedure, which requires lint filters to be cleaned after each use or at least daily. The failure to clean the lint filters as required was directly observed and acknowledged by both staff and supervisor.