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HOUSEKEEPING CAN KEEP YOU SAFE

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HOUSEKEEPING CAN KEEP YOU SAFE

HOUSEKEEPING CAN KEEP YOU SAFE

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• 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

EXITSEXITSEXITSEXITS

• Are exits clearly marked and accessible

EXITSEXITSEXITSEXITS

EXITSEXITSEXITSEXITS

HALLWAYSHALLWAYSHALLWAYSHALLWAYS

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?

WHO’S JOB IS ITWHO’S JOB IS ITWHO’S JOB IS ITWHO’S JOB IS IT

WHO’S JOB IS ITWHO’S JOB IS ITWHO’S JOB IS ITWHO’S JOB IS IT

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.

SUMMARYSUMMARYSUMMARYSUMMARY

It is everyone’s job to contribute to keeping things orderly, clean, in

good repair – and safe!

CONCLUSIONCONCLUSIONCONCLUSIONCONCLUSION

An uncluttered workplace shows respect for those who work there.

Help keep it that way!

Good housekeeping may be the last thing on your mind, but don’t ignore

the fact that it prevents injuries.