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Good Good HousekeepingHousekeeping
IntroductionIntroduction Good Housekeeping is the Good Housekeeping is the
foundation for accident foundation for accident preventionprevention
A neat, clean and orderly A neat, clean and orderly workplace is a safe workplaceworkplace is a safe workplace
The benefits of keeping a tidy The benefits of keeping a tidy workplace far exceed the small workplace far exceed the small additional effort required additional effort required
Benefits of Good Benefits of Good HousekeepingHousekeeping Safe, healthy workplace Safe, healthy workplace Little or no accidents or fire Little or no accidents or fire
hazardshazards
Less accidents Less accidents Lower EMR/ RIR Lower EMR/ RIR Lower insurance costs Lower insurance costs Money savings!Money savings!
More BenefitsMore BenefitsEfficient working conditions Efficient working conditions
Increased productivityIncreased productivityIncreased Worker Pride Increased Worker Pride
Increased Productivity & Increased Quality Increased Productivity & Increased Quality Increased Productivity Increased Productivity
Saving TimeSaving Time
Saving time = Saving money &Saving time = Saving money &On Time DeliveryOn Time Delivery
Results of Poor HousekeepingResults of Poor Housekeeping Throughout the nation, over 1 million people suffer from Throughout the nation, over 1 million people suffer from
injuries caused by slips, trips, and falls each yearinjuries caused by slips, trips, and falls each year 15% of time-loss injuries are a result of falls15% of time-loss injuries are a result of falls 60% of these falls are from slips and trips60% of these falls are from slips and trips Causes of slips: Causes of slips:
Wet or oily surfacesWet or oily surfaces SpillsSpills Loose rugs or mats Loose rugs or mats
Causes of Trips:Causes of Trips: Poor lighting Poor lighting Clutter in the wayClutter in the way Obstructed viewObstructed view Wrinkled carpetingWrinkled carpeting
Injuries from Slips, Trips, Injuries from Slips, Trips, and Falls and Falls
Stains/ Sprains Stains/ Sprains Torn ligaments Torn ligaments Broken bonesBroken bones Back or spine injury Back or spine injury DeathDeath
Accident PreventionAccident Prevention Slips, trips, and falls are the number one preventable Slips, trips, and falls are the number one preventable
accident in the workplace accident in the workplace Good Housekeeping is the basis for preventing slips, Good Housekeeping is the basis for preventing slips,
trips, and falls:trips, and falls: Cleaning up spills immediately Cleaning up spills immediately Marking wet areas Marking wet areas Mopping or sweeping debris from floorMopping or sweeping debris from floor Removing obstacles from walkways and keeping them free Removing obstacles from walkways and keeping them free
of clutterof clutter Securing mats and rugs to floor to lay flat on floorSecuring mats and rugs to floor to lay flat on floor Covering/ taping down cables across walkwaysCovering/ taping down cables across walkways Keeping work areas well litKeeping work areas well lit Put away toolsPut away tools
Fire PreventionFire Prevention
Store flammable and combustible liquid in Store flammable and combustible liquid in approved flammable liquid containers approved flammable liquid containers
Keep reactive chemicals separatedKeep reactive chemicals separated Keep combustibles away from electrical Keep combustibles away from electrical
equipment and machinery equipment and machinery Clearly mark exits in case of emergencyClearly mark exits in case of emergency
OSHA 1926.25OSHA 1926.25(a)(a) During the course of construction, alteration, During the course of construction, alteration,
or repairs, form and scrap lumber with or repairs, form and scrap lumber with protruding nails and all other debris, shall be protruding nails and all other debris, shall be kept cleared from work areas, passageways, kept cleared from work areas, passageways, and stairs, in and around buildings or other and stairs, in and around buildings or other structures.structures.
(b)(b) Combustible scrap and debris shall be Combustible scrap and debris shall be removed at regular intervals during the removed at regular intervals during the course of construction. Safe means shall be course of construction. Safe means shall be provided to facilitate such removal.provided to facilitate such removal.
(c)(c) Containers shall be provided for the Containers shall be provided for the collection and separation of waste, trash, oily collection and separation of waste, trash, oily and used rags and other refuse. Containers and used rags and other refuse. Containers used for garbage and other oil\y, flammable used for garbage and other oil\y, flammable or hazardous wastes, such as caustics, or hazardous wastes, such as caustics, acids, harmful dusts, etc. shall be disposed acids, harmful dusts, etc. shall be disposed of at frequent intervals.of at frequent intervals.
Safety ProceduresSafety Procedures Noncombustible scrap metal and Noncombustible scrap metal and
debris shall be removed from work debris shall be removed from work areas, passageways, stairs and areas, passageways, stairs and from around buildingsfrom around buildings
Combustible materials must be Combustible materials must be removed at regular intervals without removed at regular intervals without hazard to those removing hazardous hazard to those removing hazardous materialmaterial
Protruding nails shall be removed Protruding nails shall be removed from lumber before stackingfrom lumber before stacking
Waste shall be collected in Waste shall be collected in containers before disposal. containers before disposal. Separate containers with lids shall Separate containers with lids shall be used for hazardous waste.be used for hazardous waste.
Safety Procedures cont. . . Safety Procedures cont. . . Store tools and materials neatly and out of the way Store tools and materials neatly and out of the way
in storage bins or lockers.in storage bins or lockers. Ensure that materials stored at overhead levels Ensure that materials stored at overhead levels
are secured.are secured. Never throw waste or materials from a building or Never throw waste or materials from a building or
structure.structure. Where falling debris can potentially occur, guard Where falling debris can potentially occur, guard
the area and use signage requiring workers to the area and use signage requiring workers to wear hard hatswear hard hats
Control muddy areas by placing fill to decrease the Control muddy areas by placing fill to decrease the risk of slipping accidentsrisk of slipping accidents
Example Plan for Example Plan for Good HousekeepingGood Housekeeping Set aside time for housekeeping on a daily Set aside time for housekeeping on a daily
basisbasis Evaluate your workspace and remove potential Evaluate your workspace and remove potential
hazards before starting workhazards before starting work Clean up as you goClean up as you go Inspect and clean PPE before each useInspect and clean PPE before each use Use the right equipment for housekeeping Use the right equipment for housekeeping
taskstasks Brooms, vacuums, mops, cleaning compoundsBrooms, vacuums, mops, cleaning compounds Eye protection, gloves, proper shoes, dust masksEye protection, gloves, proper shoes, dust masks
Housekeeping Checklist Housekeeping Checklist Yes No
Are protruding nails, form, scrap lumber, and other debris kept clear from work areas, passageways, and stairs, in and around buildings or other structures?
Are combustible scrap and debris being removed at regular intervals during the course of construction?
Are containers being provided for the collection and separation of waste and trash?
Do the containers for the hazardous wastes (oily rags and flammables) have lids?
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Things to RememberThings to Remember Slips, trips, and falls can be easily prevented with Slips, trips, and falls can be easily prevented with
good housekeeping good housekeeping A neat and clean workplace is a safe workplaceA neat and clean workplace is a safe workplace Be aware of potential housekeeping hazards by Be aware of potential housekeeping hazards by
cleaning as you gocleaning as you go Identify and eliminate hazards before you start Identify and eliminate hazards before you start
workwork
Good Housekeeping Benefits Everyone!Good Housekeeping Benefits Everyone!
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