WHY GOOD HOUSEKEEPING?
Sloppy working conditions can lead to a lack of pride in your work. We should not overlook slippery floors, obstacles in aisles, tools on the floors, floors and platforms that are not in proper condition, or other housekeeping hazards. • In addition to encouraging poor attitudes, bad industrial housekeeping can lead to: • Slips from slick or wet floors, platforms, and other walking and working surfaces. • Trips from objects or materials that are left in walkways and work areas. • Falls from holes in walking and working surfaces, uneven flooring, uncovered pits or drains, and boxes and pallets that are used instead of adequate platforms. • Collisions caused by poorly stored materials, overhanging or protruding objects, haphazard spotting of pallets, and use of aisles for storing materials and equipment. • Poor industrial housekeeping creates hazards for all employees in the immediate area. Good industrial housekeeping: • Eliminates accident and fire causes • Saves energy by eliminating
