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Housekeeping Policy

HOUSEKEEPING POLICY

Written: 05-25-2006 1

Housekeeping Policy

Housekeeping

Ι. Housekeeping

Housekeeping is an important element of every safety and health program. Most safety experts

will agree that they can tell a lot about a facility’s accident and injury experience simply by

looking at the housekeeping. Facilities with poor housekeeping generally have poor safety

results, while facilities with superior housekeeping typically have very few injuries.

Many painful and sometimes disabling injuries are caused when employees are struck by falling

objects or by striking against or tripping over objects they did not see. Many injuries and

property damage losses stem from fires caused by poor housekeeping practices and improper

storage of flammable materials. The best protection against these hazards is good

housekeeping.

When materials are stored properly with adequate space to move through the storage area, or

with adequate clearance to work within the storage area, accidents can be avoided. With some

pre-planning, tripping hazards can be avoided and many other sprains, fractures, and bruises

that result from falls can be prevented.

Aside from the accident prevention benefits, good housekeeping means efficient performance.

When materials, tools, and equipment all have a place for orderly storage, and are returned to

the proper place after use, they are easier to find and easier to inspect for damage and wear.

A. The following housekeeping safety procedures apply:

1. Keep work areas and storage facilities clean, neat and orderly.
2. Keep all aisles, stairways, passageways, exits and access ways to buildings free from obstructions at all times. Remove all grease and water spills from traffic areas immediately.
3. It is everyone’s responsibility to pick up and clean up.
4. Do not place supplies on top of lockers, hampers, boxes, or other moveable containers at a height where they are not visible from the floor.
5. When piling materials for storage, make sure the base is firm and level. Cross tie each layer. Keep piles level and do not stack piles too high. Keep aisles clear and maintain adequate space to work in them.
6. When storing materials suspended from racks or hooks, secure them from falling and route walkways a safe distance from the surface beneath.
7. When storing materials overhead on balconies or mezzanines, provide adequate toe boards to keep objects from rolling over the edge.
8. Do not let materials and supplies that are no longer needed accumulate. IF IT IS NOT NEEDED, GET RID OF IT!

Written: 05-25-2006 2