This document discusses housekeeping and its importance in the workplace. It defines housekeeping as keeping unnecessary items cleared away and necessary items in their proper places. Good housekeeping is important as it promotes quality, safety, productivity and a clean environment. It helps by providing a place for everything, eliminating searching time, and improving discipline and productivity through organization. Good housekeeping reduces accidents and fires, optimizes space usage, keeps inventory low, controls property damage, and guarantees a good workplace appearance. It is the foundation of a safe workplace by removing hazards and improving visibility of hazards. The document outlines signs of poor housekeeping and methods to improve housekeeping through cleaning, proper storage, waste management, and establishing housekeeping programs and policies.