TG: Shower System

SAFETY CALLOUTS

Consider the below callouts when guiding a volunteer through the instructions

Ensure no one is in the shower area before opening the rear doors to inspect the water heater red/orange light.

Ensure no one is in the shower area before opening rear doors to inspect the drain.

Be mindful of your footing when entering or exiting the van. Ensure you use 3 points of contact to enter or exit the van.

Wastewater is a biohazard. Wear gloves to protect your hands and ensure your body is far away from the port when opening to avoid any water from splashing onto your body.

When unblocking drains use appropriate PPE. 

POSSIBLE REASONS FOR CALL

• Shower drain blocked
• Shower not draining 
• Water in the shower

TROUBLESHOOTING

Step 1: Identify the issue

If no, 

Then

Is there running water in the shower?

 TG: Clean Water System

Is the running water hot?

 TG: Hot water system

Is the vehicle parked on a flat surface?

Park on a flat surface if possible. 

Is there no visible drain blockage from hair or debris?

Use PPE to unblock the drain, if comfortable to do so. 

Is there no body fluids/waste in the shower? 

Proceed to step 2.  

Is the electrical system switched on?

Press the power icon on the display once to turn on the electrical system.

Is the display free from faults?

 SIG: Check the display for faults

Step 2: Communicate next steps to volunteer

Diagnostic complete, the issue cannot be resolved on shift. You will need to either

1. Continue shift at reduced capacity and focus on connection with friends
2. Pack up and go home

Submit an incident report