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Why should we pay attention to housekeeping at work?

Effective housekeeping can help control or eliminate workplace hazards. Poor housekeeping practices frequently contribute to incidents. If the sight of paper, debris, clutter and spills is accepted as normal, then other more serious hazards may be taken for granted.

Housekeeping is not just cleanliness. It includes keeping work areas neat and orderly, maintaining halls and floors free of slip and trip hazards, and removing of waste materials (e.g., paper, cardboard) and other fire hazards from work areas. It also requires paying attention to important details such as the layout of the whole workplace, aisle marking, the adequacy of storage facilities, and maintenance. Good housekeeping is also a basic part of incident and fire prevention.

Effective housekeeping is an ongoing operation: it is not a one-time or hit-and-miss cleanup done occasionally. Periodic "panic" cleanups are costly and ineffective in reducing incidents.

What is the purpose of workplace housekeeping?

Poor housekeeping can be a cause of incidents, such as:

tripping over loose objects on floors, stairs and platforms
being hit by falling objects
slipping on greasy, wet or dirty surfaces
striking against projecting, poorly stacked items or misplaced material
cutting, puncturing, or tearing the skin of hands or other parts of the body on projecting nails, wire or steel strapping
To avoid these hazards, a workplace must "maintain" order throughout a workday. Although this effort requires a great deal of management and planning, the benefits are many.



What are some benefits of good housekeeping practices?

Effective housekeeping results in:

reduced handling to ease the flow of materials
fewer tripping and slipping incidents in clutter-free and spill-free work areas
decreased fire hazards
lower worker exposures to hazardous products (e.g. dusts, vapours)
better control of tools and materials, including inventory and supplies
more efficient equipment cleanup and maintenance
better hygienic conditions leading to improved health
more effective use of space
reduced property damage by improving preventive maintenance
less janitorial work
improved morale
improved productivity (tools and materials will be easy to find)


How do I plan a good housekeeping program?


A good housekeeping program plans and manages the orderly storage

and movement of materials from point of entry to exit. It includes a material

 flow plan to ensure minimal handling. The plan also makes sure t

hat work areas are not used as storage areas by having workers move materials to

and from work areas as needed. Part of the plan could include investing in extra bins

and more frequent disposal.

The costs of this investment could be offset by the elimination of repeated

 handling of the same material and more effective use of the workers' time.

Often, ineffective or insufficient storage planning results in materials being

 handled many times and being stored in hazardous ways. Knowing the

workplace layout and the movement of materials throughout it will help when

planning work procedures.

Worker training is an essential part of any good housekeeping program.

Workers need to know how to work safely with the products they use.



Housekeeping order is "maintained" not "achieved." Cleaning and organization must be

done regularly, not just at the end of the shift. Integrating housekeeping into jobs can help

ensure this is done. A good housekeeping program identifies and assigns responsibilities

 for the following:

clean up during the shift
day-to-day cleanup
waste disposal
removal of unused materials
inspection to ensure cleanup is complete
Do not forget out-of-the-way places such as shelves, basements, sheds,

and boiler rooms that would otherwise be overlooked.

The final step to any housekeeping program is inspection. It is the only

way to check for deficiencies in the program so that changes can be made.

 Examples of checklists include inspecting offices and manufacturing facility.



What are the elements of an effective housekeeping program?



Maintenance
The maintenance of buildings and equipment may be the most important

element of good housekeeping. Maintenance involves keeping buildings,

 equipment and machinery in safe, efficient working order and in good repair.

It includes maintaining sanitary facilities and regularly painting and cleaning walls.

Broken windows, damaged doors, defective plumbing and broken

 floor surfaces can make a workplace look neglected; these conditions can

cause incidents and affect work practices. So it is important to replace

or fix broken or damaged items as quickly as possible.

A good maintenance program provides for the inspection, maintenance,

 upkeep and repair of tools, equipment, machines and processes.

Dust and Dirt Removal
Enclosures and exhaust ventilation systems may fail to collect dust,

dirt and chips adequately. Vacuum cleaners are suitable

 for removing light dust and dirt that is not otherwise hazardous.

Industrial models have special fittings for cleaning walls, ceilings,

 ledges, machinery, and other hard-to-reach places where dust and dirt may accumulate.

Special-purpose vacuums are useful for removing hazardous products.

For example, vacuum cleaners fitted with HEPA (high efficiency particulate air)

filters may be used to capture fine particles of asbestos or fibreglass.

Dampening (wetting) floors or using sweeping compounds

before sweeping reduces the amount of airborne dust.

The dust and grime that collect in places like shelves, piping, conduits,

light fixtures, reflectors, windows, cupboards and lockers may require manual cleaning.

Compressed air should not be used for removing dust, dirt or chips from equipment or work surfaces.

Employee Facilities
Employee facilities need to be adequate, clean and well maintained.

Lockers may be necessary for storing employees' personal belongings.

Washroom facilities require cleaning once or more each shift.

They also need to have a good supply of soap, towels plus disinfectants, if needed.

If workers are using hazardous products, employee facilities should

provide special precautions as needed such as showers,

washing facilities and change rooms. Some facilities may require two

 locker rooms with showers between. Using such double locker rooms

allows workers to shower off workplace contaminants and reduces the

chance of contaminating their "street clothes" by keeping their work clothes

separated from the clothing that they wear home.

Smoking, eating or drinking in the work area should be prohibited where

hazardous products are handled. The eating area should be separate from

the work area and should be cleaned properly each shift.

Surfaces
Floors: Poor floor conditions are a leading cause of incidents so cleaning

 up spilled oil and other liquids at once is important. Allowing chips,

shavings and dust to accumulate can also cause incidents. Trapping chips,

 shavings and dust before they reach the floor or cleaning them up regularly

 can prevent their accumulation. Areas that cannot be cleaned continuously,

such as entrance ways, should have anti-slip flooring. Keeping floors in good

 order also means replacing any worn, ripped, or damaged flooring that poses a tripping hazard.

Walls: Light-coloured walls reflect light while dirty or dark-coloured walls

 absorb light. Contrasting colours warn of physical hazards and mark

obstructions such as pillars. Paint can highlight railings, guards and

other safety equipment, but should never be used as a substitute for guarding.

The program should outline the regulations and standards for colours.

Maintain Light Fixtures
Dirty light fixtures reduce essential light levels. Clean light fixtures

can improve lighting efficiency significantly.

Aisles and Stairways
Aisles should be wide enough to accommodate people and vehicles

comfortably and safely. Aisle space allows for the movement of people,

 products and materials. Warning signs and mirrors can improve sight-lines

in blind corners. Arranging aisles properly encourages people to use them

so that they do not take shortcuts through hazardous areas.

Keeping aisles and stairways clear is important.

They should not be used for temporary "overflow" or "bottleneck" storage.

 Stairways and aisles also require adequate lighting.

Spill Control
The best way to control spills is to stop them before they happen.

Regularly cleaning and maintaining machines and equipment is one way.

Another is to use drip pans and guards where possible spills might occur.

 When spills do 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.

Tools and Equipment
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 an orderly arrangement. Returning tools promptly after use reduces

the chance of it being misplaced or lost. Workers should regularly inspect,

 clean and repair all tools and take any damaged or worn tools out of service.

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.

Allowing material to build up on the floor wastes time and energy since

additional time is required for cleaning it up. Placing scrap containers near

where the waste is produced encourages orderly waste disposal and makes

collection easier. All waste receptacles should be clearly labelled

(e.g., recyclable glass, plastic, scrap metal, etc.).

Storage
Good organization of stored materials is essential for overcoming material

storage problems whether on a temporary or permanent basis.

There will also be fewer strain injuries if the amount of handling

is reduced, especially if less manual material handling is required.

The location of the stockpiles should not interfere with work but they

should still be readily available when required. Stored materials should

allow at least one metre (or about three feet) of clear space under sprinkler heads.

Stacking cartons and drums on a firm foundation and cross tying them,

where necessary, reduces the chance of their movement. Stored materials

should not obstruct aisles, 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. Storage of materials should meet all requirements

specified in the fire codes and the regulations of environmental and

occupational health and safety agencies in your jurisdiction.



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