Kindly see attached PowerPoint Awareness Presentation Conducted on 28th of August 2021 Time 09:15 am. With AGNICE Contracting Company

1. Topic: Housekeeping Awareness
Name of facilitator: Syed Neyaz Ahmad
Safety Representative
EMIRATES GENERAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION (EMARAT)
Scope: (Agnice Contracting)
Construction of Utility Building
& Miscellaneous Work At
Emarat Jebel Ali Terminal

6. • Good housekeeping means having no unnecessary items about and keeping all
necessary items in their proper places.
• “A place for everything and everything in its place.”
• Management and maintenance of the property and equipment of an institution
or organization.
What is Housekeeping?

7. • Waste can be defined as “A substance or material not fitting to its purpose or
failed to make full or good use of it”.
• Waste costs money to produce and more money to dispose off !
• True cost of disposing waste = Skip hire cost + Cost of manpower / machinery +
Cost of material put into the skip + Transportation cost + Municipal charges (+
Also the damage that we are causing to the environment and the demand on
new material)
What is Waste?

8. Abu Dhabi
It is already mandatory in Abu Dhabi to achieve a minimum of 30% diversion from
landfill.
New tariff system by Centre for Waste Management - Organisations producing over
250 tonnes of waste would need to pay the CWM in the order of 50,000 AED /
year.
Dubai
From 2014, all new building developments in Dubai need to comply with the Dubai
Green building Regulations which needs a minimum of 50% diversion from landfill.
Legislation on recycling

9. • Reduce material purchase and disposal costs through a reduction in the materials
wastage
• Manage waste on site effectively and efficiently
• Appoint a segregation team to segregate waste and reuse/recycle
• Appoint someone responsible for waste management on site
• Procure materials with more recycle content and low embodied carbon
• Bring awareness to staff /operatives on waste
reduction and waste management techniques
Good waste management

10. Non Hazardous Waste:
• General Waste / Mixed Waste
• Reuse / Recyclable waste
Reuse / Recycle waste:
• Concrete, blocks, tiles etc
• Timber and plywood
• Paper & Card board
• plastic
• Metal and Aluminium
• Glass
Hazardous waste:
• Cartridges
• E Waste
• Tyres
• Used Oil
• Batteries
Types of waste we generate

11. 1. Hazardous Waste
2. Chemical Waste
3. Oil filters & other mechanical waste
4. Clinical Waste
Types of waste we generate

12. DO NOT use sweet water for dust suppression.
DO NOT use drinking water for any other purposes which is not really intended for.
DO NOT leave any leaks unattended. DO report it immediately.
DO NOT use water carelessly. Remember! Water is a precious natural resource.
At Our Projects

13. • 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.
• Reduces the amount of cleanup.
Effects of good Housekeeping

14. • Keep work areas clean.
• Keep exits and entrances clear.
• Keep floors clean, dry and in good condition.
• Stack and store items safety.
• Store all work materials in approved ,
Clearly labeled containers in designated
storage areas only.
• Use proper waste containers.
• Keep sprinklers, fire alarms and fire extinguishers clear.
• Clean up spills and leaks of any type quickly and properly.
• Fix or report broken or damaged tools , equipment, etc.
• Keep lighting sources clean and clear.
• Follow maintenance requirements
Methods of Improving Housekeeping

15. • Careful planning
• A clean-up schedule or policy
• Effective inspection and
• Continuous supervision and enforcement of housekeeping rules
ESTABLISHING A HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAM

16. • By removing tripping hazards.
• By removing roadway surface obstructions for mobile equipment.
• By removing fire or explosion hazards
• By setting a good example.
• By improving visibility to identify hazards.
• By reducing material re-handling and minimizing the risk of injuries from
people
• bending over to pick up and move materials and debris.
• If you don't store or throw it on the ground or floor, you don't have to pick it up
How does good housekeeping improve safety?

17. HOUSE KEEPING Tips
• Keep work and walking areas free of clutter to eliminate tripping hazards
before accidents occur.
• Store tools away from walkways, where they
will not obstruct or trip employees.
• Put away tools and equipment when not in use.
• Dispose of construction debris in a timely manner.
• Keep aisles, stairways, and doorways unobstructed.

22. 7S stands for:
1. sort,
2. systematize,
3. sweep,
4. standardize,
5. safety,
6. self-discipline
7. and sustain
Good housekeeping prevents
workplace hazards such as:
1. slips,
2. trips,
3. falls,
4. and more
Good Housekeeping

23. Good Housekeeping

24. QUIZ
1. A garbage bag goes inside garbage
A. Bin
B. Detergent
C. Hose
2.Housekeeping can be left to maintenance staff.
A. True
B. False
• Everyone is responsible for keeping the workplace neat and clean,
in order to prevent accidents and improve efficiency

25. QUIZ Continued..
3. Good housekeeping can help prevent:
A. Trips and falls
B. Fires
C. Punctures
D. Colds
4. Contact hazards are objects you can bump into or objects
that can hit you.
A. True
B. False

26. QUIZ Continued..
5. OSHA has a regulation that requires keeping workplaces
clean.
A. True
B. False
6. Good housekeeping includes identifying electrical hazards
such as extension cords and overloaded circuits.
A. True
B. False

27. QUIZ Continued..
7. Dust or lint build up on machinery or work surfaces is not a
safety hazard.
A. True
B. False
•Contact with a spark or other ignition source could start a fire.
8. Good housekeeping takes a lot of time away from other tasks.
A. True
B. False
It takes almost no time if you continually put things away and
keep the work area clean source could start a fire

28. QUIZ Continued..
9. A neat and clean work area helps improve emergency
response.
A. True
B. False
• Clear aisles and doors allow people to get out quickly—and
allow emergency responders to get in.

29. QUIZ Continued..
10. You should place oil-soaked rags in tightly closed metal
containers so they don’t:
A. Smell bad
B. Trip you
C. Catch fire
11. One way to prevent trips and falls is to report flooring
problems like loose boards.
A. True
B. False