3. Index
What is Housekeeping
Effects of Good Housekeeping
Effects of Poor Housekeeping
How does good Housekeeping improve Safety
Method of improving Housekeeping
Establishing a Housekeeping Program
Conclusion
4. What is Housekeeping
Cleanliness, Tidiness, Maintenance & taking care of your
work area.
Good Housekeeping means having no unnecessary items
about and keeping all necessary items in their proper
place.
“A place for everything and everything in its place”
9. Effects of Good Housekeeping
Eliminates accident and fire causes
Provides the best use of space
Keeps inventory of materials to a minimum
Helps control property damage
Guarantees a good workplace appearance
It improves employee morale
Reduces the amount of cleanup
Visitors are very much satisfied
10. Poor Housekeeping
Poorly arranged work areas
Untidy or dangerous storage of materials
Dusty, dirty floors and work surfaces
Items that are in excess or no longer needed
Tools and equipment's left in work areas instead of being
returned to proper storage place.
Broken containers and damaged materials
Overflowing waster bin and containers
Spills and leaks
13. Effects of Poor Housekeeping
Slip, Trips, Falls
Fire Incident
Chemical and machine accidents
Injuries from electrical problems
Collisions and Falling objects
Health problems
14. How does good Housekeeping improve
Safety
By removing Tripping hazards
By removing roadway surface obstruction for mobile equipment's
By removing fire or explosion hazards
By setting a good example
By improving visibility to identify hazards
15. Method of Improving Housekeeping
Keep work areas clean
Keep exit and entrance clear
Keep floors clean, dry and in good condition
Stack and store items safety
Store all work materials in approved, clearly labelled containers in designated storage areas
only
Use proper waste containers
Keeping lighting source clean and clear
Keep fire alarms, hydrant box and fire extinguisher clear
Flow maintenance requirements
16. Establishing a Housekeeping Program
Careful planning
A clean-up schedule of policy
Effective inspection
Continuous supervision and enforcement of
housekeeping rules