Good housekeeping is an important part of every company’s safe work practices. Here are some good housekeeping tips that will help your work area orderly.
· Walking and working surfaces should be kept clean, dry and unobstructed. Be sure to wipe up
spills immediately.
· Aisles and exit should not be blocked even for a few minutes.
· Work area floors should be free of pallets, equipment, materials, tools, extension cords and
hoses.
· Materials should be stacked properly and only to a height that maintain stability.
· Trash and debris should be put in trash containers and not tossed into out of the way corners or storage areas. Trash containers should be emptied regularly.
· Flammable liquids must be kept in listed safety container. Oily rags must be put in closed metal containers to prevent fire hazards.
· Adequate lighting provides good visibility. Do not store materials or equipment so it obstructs light sources.
· Hose, pipeline and valve leaks must be repaired immediately.
These are just extra advantage to practicing good housekeeping. The real reason is that it helps protect you and your coworkers from costly, painful and possibly crippling accidents.
· Walking and working surfaces should be kept clean, dry and unobstructed. Be sure to wipe up
spills immediately.
· Aisles and exit should not be blocked even for a few minutes.
· Work area floors should be free of pallets, equipment, materials, tools, extension cords and
hoses.
· Materials should be stacked properly and only to a height that maintain stability.
· Trash and debris should be put in trash containers and not tossed into out of the way corners or storage areas. Trash containers should be emptied regularly.
· Flammable liquids must be kept in listed safety container. Oily rags must be put in closed metal containers to prevent fire hazards.
· Adequate lighting provides good visibility. Do not store materials or equipment so it obstructs light sources.
· Hose, pipeline and valve leaks must be repaired immediately.
These are just extra advantage to practicing good housekeeping. The real reason is that it helps protect you and your coworkers from costly, painful and possibly crippling accidents.
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