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HOUSEKEEPINGHOUSEKEEPINGHOUSEKEEPINGHOUSEKEEPING
• Good housekeeping conditions should be maintained at all times.
• Adequate aisles and passageways should be maintained in all work areas.
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Housekeeping standards:
– Floors clean– Spills cleaned up– Traffic areas clear– Exits and stairs
clearly marked and accessible
– Garbage cans
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• Keeps employees safe from falls
• Fires
• Other Hazards
• Housekeeping isn’t just up to the cleaning or maintenance crew
HOW DOES YOUR WORKPLACE HOW DOES YOUR WORKPLACE STACK UP?STACK UP?
HOW DOES YOUR WORKPLACE HOW DOES YOUR WORKPLACE STACK UP?STACK UP?
• Flammable materials away from ignition
• Traffic areas clear and free of obstacles such as boxes, cords, or air hoses
HOW DOES YOUR WORKPLACE HOW DOES YOUR WORKPLACE STACK UP?STACK UP?
HOW DOES YOUR WORKPLACE HOW DOES YOUR WORKPLACE STACK UP?STACK UP?
• Machines and tools kept clean, properly maintained
• Tools put away• Work stations left
clean• Equipment and
surfaces checked regularly
BLOCKED FIRE EXTINGUISHERSBLOCKED FIRE EXTINGUISHERSBLOCKED FIRE EXTINGUISHERSBLOCKED FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
ELECTRICAL ROOMSELECTRICAL ROOMSELECTRICAL ROOMSELECTRICAL ROOMS
• Electrical panels left open can collect dust and cause fires
• Allowing materials to collect in the electrical room can also cause fires and prohibit access to the electrical panel in case of a fire
LUNCHROOMS BREAK-ROOMSLUNCHROOMS BREAK-ROOMSLUNCHROOMS BREAK-ROOMSLUNCHROOMS BREAK-ROOMS
• Lunch areas kept clean
• Washrooms kept clean and dry
• Procedure in place to report and monitor
OFFICEOFFICEOFFICEOFFICE
• Chairs and stools correctly placed, in good repair
• Drawers and cabinet doors kept closed
Does your office look like this?Does your office look like this?Does your office look like this?Does your office look like this?
MAKE “GOOD HOUSEKEEPING” MAKE “GOOD HOUSEKEEPING” A WAY OF LIFEA WAY OF LIFE
MAKE “GOOD HOUSEKEEPING” MAKE “GOOD HOUSEKEEPING” A WAY OF LIFEA WAY OF LIFE
• Housekeeping is part of daily job duties• Plan the job• Provide adequate trash bins• Routine cleaning schedule• Report unsafe conditions• Conduct inspections• No eating, drinking, or smoking at work stations• Don’t use boxes as chairs• Clearly mark hazards• Properly maintain equipment
General housekeeping rules to remember are:
General housekeeping rules to remember are:
• Clean up after yourself. • Keep your work area clean throughout the day.• Dispose of combustibles and flammables properly. • Remove protruding nails and other sharp objects or hammer
them flat. • Stack materials and supplies orderly.
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It is everyone’s job to contribute to keeping things orderly, clean, in
good repair – and safe!