Housekeeping is important at home. Don’t we all agree?

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Good housekeeping is also important at work. Orderly arrangement of work areas is vital to the safety of workers.

 Before 1990, more than 10,000 people were killed on the job annually in the US.  Approximately another 30,000 die each year in home accidents. It’s a fact!

 Each year, over 3,000 job-related deaths are caused by falls – many are the result of poor housekeeping!  Falls can result from tripping over tools left in the aisles or work areas.  Wet floors or trash in stairways can also cause slips and falls.

Wet spots on floors as a result of snow or rain should be cleaned up as soon as possible. Don’t let this happen to you!

Try to resist the temptation to be a basketball player when it comes to putting trash in the trash can. Make sure your trash actually gets in the can and not on the floor.

Warning: If broken glass is on the floor, don’t try picking it up with your bare hands. Same goes for other sharp objects, such as nails. Wear gloves or sweep it up.

Keep your tools off the floor and stored in the proper places. Isn’t it easier to do your job when your work area is neat? This can reduce tripping hazards and protects your tools and equipment.

Who put this trash in here?! We need to get rid of all this stuff!

But what about at work? Who do you blame there? Remember, don't stack boxes too high; they may topple over on you or someone else. Take the time to store things neatly.

Clean up what you mess up. Your Momma isn’t going to come behind you and clean it up for you.

Pitch in and clean up when it’s not your mess before someone gets hurt Pitch in and clean up when it’s not your mess before someone gets hurt Mop up the water Mop up the water Clean up the oil spill Clean up the oil spill Pick up the trash Pick up the trash Don’t let bad housekeeping get you or your friends hurt Don’t let bad housekeeping get you or your friends hurt

Clean up your own mess! Clean up your own mess! Clean up spills quickly! Clean up spills quickly! Put trash in the trash cans! Put trash in the trash cans! Store tools and equipment neatly! Store tools and equipment neatly! Use protective equipment or sweep when cleaning up sharp trash, such as glass or nails. Use protective equipment or sweep when cleaning up sharp trash, such as glass or nails.

Safe Housekeeping – It’s Everyone’s Job!