I doubt I’m the only one whose parents yelled at them to
clean their room as a kid. I bet you didn’t think good housekeeping would also
follow you into the workplace! Housekeeping in the workplace can mean
everything from promptly cleaning up any spills to putting any tools or
equipment back where they belong, and keeping walkways clear. Poor housekeeping
in the shop can result in slip, trip, and
fall or struck/injured by
injuries and can even be the root cause of fires in the workplace.
So, what can you do? A good start is to establish a
Workplace Housekeeping Program. A good Housekeeping Program would include:
- Ensuring that there is a clean, out of the way storage location for all tools and materials.
- Training all staff on proper housekeeping procedures such as putting tools and materials in their designated storage locations, not leaving them out when not in use, and promptly cleaning up and spills, and cleaning workspaces of any debris such as sawdust when you are done with a task.
- Holding staff accountable for doing their part to keep the shop clean.
- Establishing a regular routine to clean other aspects of the shop such as light fixtures, rugs, and flooring.
Lastly, conduct regular inspections of the entire shop to
ensure that proper housekeeping measures are still in place. This will give you
an opportunity to take a step back and evaluate how you program is going, and
see if any new issues have arisen such as mats or flooring becoming worn and
becoming a tripping hazard, or new tools/supplies/materials that were never provided
a proper storage location.
Keeping the shop and/or work area clean is an important
aspect in keeping everyone safe, and should be everyone’s responsibility. Go
look at your shop, How are you doing?
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