Housekeeping guidelines outline proper housekeeping practices to promote safety. Good housekeeping includes keeping work areas neat, halls clear of slip/trip hazards, and removing waste. It plays an important role in reducing accidents by eliminating hazards. Elements of an effective housekeeping program include regular cleaning, spill control, proper tool storage, and waste disposal. Following housekeeping tips such as cleaning spills quickly and using machine guards can help prevent accidents. Housekeeping inspections evaluate areas to promote clean and safe workplaces.

1. HOUSE KEEPING GUIDELINES

2. WHAT IS HOUSE KEEPING ?
is one of the guiding principles in accident
prevention.
 Housekeeping is more than just keeping the
place tidy.
 It includes every thing required for the job close
at hand and in top condition.

3. WHAT IS HOUSE KEEPING ?
Good Housekeeping - A Good Safety Practice
 Housekeeping is not just cleanliness.
 It includes
 Keeping work areas neat and orderly
 Maintaining halls and floors free of slip
and trip hazards
 Removing of waste materials (e.g.,
paper, cardboard) and other fire hazards
from work areas.

4. WHAT IS HOUSE KEEPING ?
 House keeping plays an important role in
reducing the frequency of accidents.
 Each one is responsible for doing his part to
keep his area clean and orderly
 Loose apparatus, equipment and material
should be returned to its proper place after
use. DO NOT KEEP IT IN NEAREST
AVAILABLE PLACE. A lot of time will be wasted
in looking for these things when you need them
in future.

5. WHY SHOULD WE PAY ATTENTION
TO HOUSEKEEPING AT WORK ?
 Eliminate some workplace hazards
 Help get a job done safely and properly.
 Frequently contribute to accidents by hiding
hazards that cause injuries.

6.  Good housekeeping is also a basic part of
accident and fire prevention.
 Effective housekeeping is an ongoing
operation: it is not a hit-and-miss cleanup
done occasionally.
PURPOSE OF HOUSE KEEPING

7. Poor housekeeping can be a cause of
accidents
Loss of Control
 Tripping over loose objects on
floors, stairs and platforms
TRIP
 Being hit by falling objects
PURPOSE OF HOUSE KEEPING

8.  Slipping on greasy, wet or dirty surfaces
SLIP
 Cutting, puncturing, or tearing the skin of hands
or other parts of the body
PURPOSE OF HOUSE KEEPING

9. POOR HOUSEKEEPING
RESULTS CAN BE AS BAD AS
LWI
DEATH
PERMANENT
DISABILITY
PURPOSE OF HOUSE KEEPING

10.  Housekeeping order is "maintained" not
"achieved”.
 A good housekeeping program identifies and
assigns responsibilities for the following:
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAM
 clean up during the shift
 day-to-day cleanup
 waste disposal
 removal of unused materials
 inspection to ensure cleanup is complete

11.  Do not forget out-of-the-way places such as
shelves, basements and sheds, that would
otherwise be overlooked.
 The orderly arrangement of operations, tools,
equipment and supplies is an important part.
 Workers need to know how
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAM
to work safely with the products they use.
They also need to know how to protect other workers
 Such as by posting signs (e.g., "Wet - Slippery Floor")
 and reporting any unusual conditions

12. ELEMENTS OF EFFECTIVE HOUSE KEEPING
PROGRAM
 Dust and Dirt Removal
 Employees facilities
 Surfaces
 Maintain light fixtures
 Stairways
 Spill control
 Tools and equipment
 Maintenance
 Waste disposal
 Storage

13. MAINTENANCE OF LIGHT FIXTURES
 It is hazardous to work in low lux area.
 Dirty light fixtures reduce essential light levels
 Clean light fixtures can improve lighting efficiency
significantly.
 Fuse lights should be immediately replaced.
 Non-explosive fixtures should be utilized in hazardous
areas and should be replaced with non-explosives lights if
replacement is due.

14. SPILLS CONTROL
The best way to control spills is to stop them before they
occur.
 Spills can be prevented by
Regularly cleaning and maintaining machines and
equipment
When spills occur, it is important to clean them up
immediately.
 Absorbent materials are useful for wiping up greasy,
oily or other liquid spills.
 Used absorbents must be disposed of properly and
safely.

15. TOOLS AND EUIPMENT
 Tool housekeeping is very important, whether in the tool
room, on the rack, in the yard, or on the bench.
 Tools require suitable fixtures with marked locations to
provide orderly arrangement, both in the tool room and
near the work bench.
 Returning them promptly after use reduces the chance
of being misplaced or lost.
 Workers should regularly inspect, clean and repair all
tools and take any damaged or worn tools out of
service.

16. WASTE DISPOSAL
 The regular collection, grading and sorting of
scrap contribute to good housekeeping
practices.
 It also makes it possible to separate materials
that can be recycled from those going to waste
disposal facilities.
 All waste receptacles should be clearly labeled
(e.g., recyclable glass, plastic, scrap metal,
etc.).

17. STORAGES
 Stored materials should not obstruct stairs, exits,
fire equipment, emergency eyewash fountains,
emergency showers, or first aid stations.
 All storage areas should be clearly marked.
 Flammable, combustible, toxic and other
hazardous materials should be stored in approved
containers in designated areas that are
appropriate for the different hazards that they
pose.

18. HOUSE KEEPING TIPS
 It’s nice to work in a clean and organized
setting, but OSHA requires a neat, clean
workplace because it is safer.
 Just taking the time to put things in their place
can prevent many on-the-job accidents.
 To avoid these hazards, a workplace must
"maintain" order throughout a workday.

19. HOUSE KEEPING TIPS
 Maintain safe access to
Work areas
Walkways / Roads
Emergency Exit Paths / Doors
Never Block Them
If required, follow proper procedure

20.  Spills such as grease,
water, or oil shall be
cleaned up as soon
as possible
HOUSE KEEPING TIPS
 A delay could result in
an accident to you or
a fellow worker.

21. A person wearing loose
clothing can be drawn into
machine, as he gets too
close to the machine
Machines are powerful
and unforgiving!
HOUSE KEEPING TIPS

22. HAZARDS OF MOVING/ ROTATING MACHINES
 Many accidents & deaths have resulted from
employees getting caught in rotating shafts.
LOST
FINGER
HOUSE KEEPING TIPS

23. TO MINIMIZE HAZARD, USE MACHNIE GUARDS
 Inform to concerned persons, if a guard is:
 Missing
 Damaged
 Improper
HOUSE KEEPING TIPS

24. BE CARE FULL WHEN WORKING NEAR MACHINES
HOUSE KEEPING TIPS
Because putting your hand near rotating machines
is like playing with crocodile

25.  Do not leave chemicals or cleaners
out in the open; place them in their
proper storage area after each use.
 Take the time to find and use a
ladder when one is needed (never
stand on chairs).
 Put things back when they are not
being used and do it right away.
 Clean up all spills as soon as they
occur or as soon as you notice the spill
HOUSE KEEPING TIPS

26. HOUSEKEEPING
IS THIS A SAFE
PLACE TO WORK

27. HOUSEKEEPING
IS THIS A SAFE
PLACE TO WORK

28. HOUSE KEEPING PROGAM
 The objective of our housekeeping program is
to develop activities in the Manufacturing
Division which will ensure good housekeeping
conditions, in Plant and off-Site at all times.
 The program is directed towards stimulating
direct action for good housekeeping
consciousness, by pointing out housekeeping
deficiencies and giving appreciation to the best
kept area.

29. HOUSE KEEPING INSPECTION
 A trophy and individual gifts will be awarded by the
GM Manufacturing, each year, to the best kept area
declared by the inspection team.
 Inspection teams will be
nominated by the Safety Section.
 Each month, all the areas are inspected by a pre-
nominated 2 members inspection team accompanying
area owner.

30. HOUSE DEFICIENCIES
For ease, housekeeping deficiencies are
Divided into
 Spills
 Trash / scrap & general pick up
 Articles out of place
 Defective / damaged equipment / items
 Drains / Sewage
 Painting / sign boards
 Civil work defects
 Orderliness