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HOUSEKEEPINGHOUSEKEEPING


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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

Good Housekeeping isGood Housekeeping is

key for accidentkey for accident

prevention.prevention.A workplace that isA workplace that is

clean and neat is a safeclean and neat is a safe

workplace.workplace.


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BENEFITSBENEFITS

Minimize risk for accidents.Minimize risk for accidents.

Lowers EMR/RIRLowers EMR/RIR

Lowers Insurance Costs.Lowers Insurance Costs. Promotes a healthier workplace.Promotes a healthier workplace.


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BENEFITSBENEFITS

Creates a more efficient workspace.Creates a more efficient workspace.

Increases Productivity & Quality.Increases Productivity & Quality.

Save Time & Money!!!Save Time & Money!!!


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POOR HOUSEKEEPINGPOOR HOUSEKEEPING

Over a million slip/trip/fall injuries a year.Over a million slip/trip/fall injuries a year.

15% of loss-time injuries recorded are a15% of loss-time injuries recorded are a

result of slip/trip/fall situations.result of slip/trip/fall situations.

Causes: wet/oily surfaces, spills, looseCauses: wet/oily surfaces, spills, loose

flooring (rugs, carpets), poor lighting, andflooring (rugs, carpets), poor lighting, and

obstacles/debris.obstacles/debris.


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ACCIDENT PREVENTIONACCIDENT PREVENTION

Slip/trip/falls are the #1 accidents thatSlip/trip/falls are the #1 accidents that

can be prevented.can be prevented.

Good Housekeeping to Prevent Accidents:Good Housekeeping to Prevent Accidents: Clean up spills immediatelyClean up spills immediately

Marking wet areasMarking wet areas

Sweep debrisSweep debris

Remove obstacles from stairways and walkwaysRemove obstacles from stairways and walkways

Securing all carpet, rugs, mats, and hole coversSecuring all carpet, rugs, mats, and hole covers

Tape down cables on walkwaysTape down cables on walkways

Keep workspaces well litKeep workspaces well lit

Put away tools when not in usePut away tools when not in use


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FIRE PREVENTIONFIRE PREVENTION

Store flammable materials/liquids inStore flammable materials/liquids in

approved containers that have lids/covers.approved containers that have lids/covers.

Separate reactive chemicals.Separate reactive chemicals.

Keep flammable materials away fromKeep flammable materials away from

electrical and mechanical equipment.electrical and mechanical equipment.

Mark all Emergency Exits.Mark all Emergency Exits.


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OSHA 1926.25OSHA 1926.25

(a)(a) During the course of construction, alteration, or repairs, form andDuring the course of construction, alteration, or repairs, form andscrap lumber with protruding nails and all other debris, shall bescrap lumber with protruding nails and all other debris, shall bekept cleared from work areas, passageways, and stairs, in andkept cleared from work areas, passageways, and stairs, in andaround buildings or other structures.around buildings or other structures.

(b)(b) Combustible scrap and debris shall be removed at regularCombustible scrap and debris shall be removed at regularintervals during the course of construction. Safe means shall beintervals during the course of construction. Safe means shall beprovided to facilitate such removal.provided to facilitate such removal.

(c)(c) Containers shall be provided for the collection and separation ofContainers shall be provided for the collection and separation ofwaste, trash, oily and used rags and other refuse. Containerswaste, trash, oily and used rags and other refuse. Containersused for garbage and other oil\y, flammable or hazardousused for garbage and other oil\y, flammable or hazardouswastes, such as caustics, acids, harmful dusts, etc. shall bewastes, such as caustics, acids, harmful dusts, etc. shall bedisposed of at frequent intervals.disposed of at frequent intervals.


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HOUSEKEEPING ACCIDENTSHOUSEKEEPING ACCIDENTS

A man slipped on a wet surface and fell 26ft on to a pileA man slipped on a wet surface and fell 26ft on to a pileof scrap metal to his death.of scrap metal to his death.

A man was attempting to pick up some nails he hadA man was attempting to pick up some nails he haddropped and fell 25 ft to his death.dropped and fell 25 ft to his death.

A worker was walking backwards directing the front endA worker was walking backwards directing the front endloader when he tripped over scrap metal on the groundloader when he tripped over scrap metal on the groundand was run over by it.and was run over by it.

A worker was operating a forklift in a housekeepingA worker was operating a forklift in a housekeepingoperation to move a metal bucket from one area tooperation to move a metal bucket from one area toanother. The bucket fell off the lift falling 35 ft below,another. The bucket fell off the lift falling 35 ft below,killing one worker and injuring another. The bucket waskilling one worker and injuring another. The bucket wasunstable for the forklift.unstable for the forklift.

Source: Information extracted from OSHA constructionSource: Information extracted from OSHA constructionworker fatality data (1990-2007)worker fatality data (1990-2007)


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SAFETY PROCEDURESSAFETY PROCEDURES

Remove scrap metal andRemove scrap metal anddebris from walkways,debris from walkways,stairways, and work areas.stairways, and work areas.

Remove combustible materialsRemove combustible materials

at regular intervals throughoutat regular intervals throughoutthe day.the day.

Remove protruding nails fromRemove protruding nails fromlumber.lumber.

Waste should be placed inWaste should be placed incontainers before disposalcontainers before disposal(separate container with lid for(separate container with lid forhazardous waste).hazardous waste).


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SAFETY PROCEDURESSAFETY PROCEDURES

Put away tools not inPut away tools not inuse in their properuse in their properstorage areasstorage areas(bins/lockers).(bins/lockers).

Secure overhead storedSecure overhead storedmaterials.materials.

Border off areas whereBorder off areas wherefalling debris occursfalling debris occurs

with guards and signs.with guards and signs. Place fill on muddyPlace fill on muddyareas to prevent slips.areas to prevent slips.


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PLAN FOR HOUSEKEEPINGPLAN FOR HOUSEKEEPING

Set time for housekeeping.Set time for housekeeping.

Make a safety checklist (useMake a safety checklist (use

daily).daily).

Remove hazards before startingRemove hazards before startingwork.work.

Clean as you work.Clean as you work.

Inspect all PPE before use.Inspect all PPE before use.

Use the right equipment:Use the right equipment:brooms, vacuums, mops,brooms, vacuums, mops,

compounds, gloves, eyewear,compounds, gloves, eyewear,

work shoes, and masks.work shoes, and masks.


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CHECKLISTCHECKLIST

Are protruding nails from scrap lumber, and otherAre protruding nails from scrap lumber, and other

debris kept clear from work areas, passageways,debris kept clear from work areas, passageways,

and stairs, in and around buildings or otherand stairs, in and around buildings or other

structures?structures?

Are combustible scrap and debris being removedAre combustible scrap and debris being removedat regular intervals during the course ofat regular intervals during the course of

construction?construction?

Are containers being provided for the collectionAre containers being provided for the collection

and separation of waste and trash?and separation of waste and trash?

Do the containers for the hazardous wastes (oilyDo the containers for the hazardous wastes (oilyrags and flammables) have lids?rags and flammables) have lids?


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GOOD vs. BADGOOD vs. BAD

See the Difference?See the Difference?


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