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GOOD Housekeeping

The document outlines the importance of good housekeeping in the workplace, emphasizing its role in preventing accidents and maintaining a safe environment. It details responsibilities, benefits, and common hazards associated with poor housekeeping, along with practical habits and safety measures to adopt. Key points include the necessity of regular cleaning, proper storage, and awareness of potential hazards to enhance workplace safety and productivity.

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GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

INFRASTRUCTURE HSE
INDUCTION COURSE
File Title
07/17/25

 You will be able to:

 Recognize the importance of good
housekeeping
 Understand housekeeping
responsibilities
 Develop good housekeeping habits
 Identify and eliminate housekeeping
hazards
 Help prevent workplace fires and
accidents

 Benefits of good housekeeping

 Costs of poor housekeeping
 Housekeeping responsibilities
 Good housekeeping habits
 Common housekeeping hazards
 How to eliminate housekeeping hazards
and prevent accidents

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Benefits of Good Housekeeping
 Eliminates accident and fire hazards
 Maintains safe, healthy work conditions
 Saves time, money, materials, space,
and effort
 Improves productivity and quality
 Boosts morale
 Reflects a well-run organization

 Slips, trips, and

falls
 Fires

 Chemicaland
machine accidents
 Injuriesfrom
electrical problems
 Collisionsand
falling objects
 Health problems
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Good Housekeeping Habits

 Make time for housekeeping

 Evaluate your workspace
 Remove hazards before starting work
 Turn equipment off after using it
 Clean up as you go
 Never ignore a safety hazard

 Floors

 Aisles

 Workstation

 Equipment

 Storage

 Waste disposal

 Doyou understand
the information
presented so far?

 Strains and
sprains
 Torn ligaments
 Broken bones
 Back or spine
injury
 Death

 Clean up spills
 Repair leaks
 Pick up objects
 Sweep up debris
 Wear slip-
resistant shoes

 Clean up straps and

bands
 Put away electrical
cords and air hoses
 Don’t stack items in
walkways
 Keep drawers closed
 Be careful when you
carry objects
 Put away tools
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Prevent Falls

 Becareful on
stairs
 Use ladders safely
 Replace fall
protection chains
or barriers
 Usefall arrest
equipment when
required
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Fire Prevention

 Store flammable and

combustible liquids in
proper containers
 Keep reactive chemicals
separated
 Prevent the
accumulation of
combustibles
 Keep combustibles away
from electrical
equipment and hot
machinery
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Exits and Fire Equipment

 Keepevacuation
routes clear
 Don’t
block
emergency exits
 Make sure fire
extinguishers are
accessible
 Ensure that
electrical panels
can be opened
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Chemical Safety

 Make sure containers are properly

labeled
 Inspect containers for signs of damage
 Wear required PPE
 Follow safe storage and handling
procedures
 Clean up spills

 Keep the area around

machines clear
 Inspect machines
before use
 Make sure all guards
are operating
 Follow lockout/tagout
procedures
 Clean machines and
put away tools

 Keep heaters and furnaces clear

 Inspect electrical cords before use
 Don’t overload outlets or circuits
 Keep combustibles away from electrical
equipment
 Keep electrical equipment clean

 Don’t leave objects sticking out

 Pad head hazards
 Clean up broken glass immediately
 Properly store blades and sharp tools
 Properly discard old blades
 Keep utility knives sheathed or retracted

 Do you
understand the
information
presented in the
previous slides?

 InspectPPE
before each use
 CleanPPE
regularly
 Store
PPE
properly
 Replace
PPE
when necessary

 PPE

 Brooms,

vacuums, mops,
and sponges
 Cleaning rags
 Cleaning

compounds

 Check your route

of travel
 Get a good grip
 Lift with your legs,
not your back
 Make sure you can
see over the object
you’re carrying
 Watch where you’re
going
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Good Personal Housekeeping

 Eat
well and
exercise regularly
 Get enough sleep
 Take time to relax
 Never work or
drive under the
influence of
alcohol or drugs