Risk Management Services Everything in Its Place! March 2012 Sort Set in Order Shine Standardize Sustain

Risk Management Services  Good Housekeeping is the foundation for accident prevention.  A neat, clean and orderly workplace is a safe workplace. The benefits of keeping a tidy workplace far exceed the small additional effort required. A place for Everything and Everything in Its Place! Everything in Its Place!

Risk Management Services Results of Poor Housekeeping  Throughout the nation, over 1 million people suffer from injuries caused by slips, trips, and falls each year.  15% of time-loss injuries are a result of falls.  60% of these falls are from slips and trips.  Causes of slips:  Wet or oily surfaces  Spills  Loose rugs or mats  Causes of Trips:  Poor lighting  Clutter in the way  Obstructed view  Wrinkled carpeting

Risk Management Services Injuries from Slips, Trips, and Falls  Strains/Sprains  Torn ligaments  Broken bones  Back or spine injury  Death

Risk Management Services The 5-S System One system that has been used by many industries to improve their Housekeeping and Efficiency is the 5-S system. So rt (Seiri) Remove unneeded items. Set in Order (Seiton) Arrange Shine (Seiso) Clean Standardize (Seiketsu) Method Sustain (Shitsuke) Maintain

Risk Management Services Sort (Seiri) Remove unneeded items. Sort (Seiri): Remove all items from the workplace that are not needed for current production. If it has been sitting and not used for a year it probably needs to be put in storage. The 5-S System

Risk Management Services Set in Order (Seiton) Arrange Set in order (Seiton): Arrange needed items so that they are easy to find and put away. Some factories and shops go as far as painting a spot for the trash can. May seem silly, but if the trash can is in the right place no one trips over it. Items used often are placed closer to the employee. Whether it is a stapler or hammer, keep the tools you use often within easy reach. The 5-S System

Risk Management Services Shine (Seiso) Clean Shine (Seiso): Make sure everything is clean, functioning and ready to go. Nothing is more frustrating and time consuming than working with a piece of equipment that is not properly maintained. The 5-S System

Risk Management Services The 5-S System Standardize (Seiketsu) Method Standardize (Seiketsu): This is the method you use to maintain the first three S ’ s. Just like your silverware at home is always in the same drawer; decide a place to store routinely used items and keep them there. This saves time when looking for the tape measure or scissors.

Risk Management Services The 5-S System Sustain (Shitsuke) Maintain Sustain (Shitsuke): Make a habit of properly maintaining correct procedures. The hardest step for most people, now that everything is organized, is maintaining it every day. Put things back when you are done. If you can ’ t do that at least put things back in place before you leave each day.

Risk Management Services Accident Prevention  Slips, trips, and falls are the number one preventable accident in the workplace.  Good Housekeeping is the basis for preventing slips, trips, and falls:  Cleaning up spills immediately  Marking wet areas  Mopping or sweeping debris from floor  Removing obstacles from walkways and keeping them free of clutter  Securing mats and rugs to floor to lay flat on the floor  Covering/taping down cables across walkways  Keeping work areas well lit  Putting away tools

Risk Management Services Free PowerPoint Safety Training provided by All About OSHA – Ask yourself: Do you keep your work area clean? Is your work area safe for others to enter? Do you regularly dispose of trash or debris? Do you put tools and equipment away when you are done? Do you put those tools and equipment away correctly? Workplace Housekeeping Company Name

Risk Management Services Free PowerPoint Safety Training provided by All About OSHA – Keep your work area clean: Keep aisles and passageways clear. Never store anything in or around doorways or stairways. Always close drawers and cabinet doors when not in use. Never run loose cords or hoses across walkways. Follow company procedures on trash disposal. Workplace Housekeeping Company Name

Risk Management Services Free PowerPoint Safety Training provided by All About OSHA – Take care of your tools: Never disable or remove tool guards. Always put your tools away when not in use. Never store tools in a way that can cause damage while stored. Use your tools only as they are intended to be used. Follow company rules on tool storage and maintenance. Workplace Housekeeping Company Name

Risk Management Services Free PowerPoint Safety Training provided by All About OSHA – Hazards and Routine Tasks: Never forget about hazards or become inattentive. Never work around hazards – fix them or report them. Never work around hazards just to get the job done quicker. Workplace Housekeeping Company Name

Risk Management Services Fire Prevention/Housekeeping  Store flammable and combustible liquid in approved flammable liquid containers.  Keep reactive chemicals separated.  Keep combustibles away from electrical equipment and machinery.  Clearly mark exits in case of emergency.  Clearly mark all containers to identify contents.

Risk Management Services Housekeeping Procedures  Noncombustible scrap metal and debris shall be removed from work areas, passageways, stairs and from around buildings.  Combustible materials must be removed at regular intervals without hazard to those removing hazardous material.  Protruding nails shall be removed from lumber before stacking.  Waste shall be collected in containers before disposal. Separate containers with lids shall be used for hazardous waste.

Risk Management Services Housekeeping Procedures (cont’d)  Store tools and materials neatly and out of the way in storage bins or lockers.  Ensure that materials stored at overhead levels are secured.  Never throw waste or materials from a building or structure.  Where falling debris can potentially occur, guard the area and use signage requiring workers to wear hard hats.  Control muddy areas by placing fill to decrease the risk of slipping accidents.

Risk Management Services Example Plan for Good Housekeeping  Set aside time for housekeeping on a daily basis.  Evaluate your workspace and remove potential hazards before starting work.  Clean up as you go.  Inspect and clean PPE before each use.  Use the right equipment for housekeeping tasks:  Brooms, vacuums, mops, cleaning compounds  Eye protection, gloves, proper shoes, dust masks

Risk Management Services Housekeeping Checklist  Are protruding nails from scrap lumber and other debris kept clear from work areas, passageways, and stairs in and around buildings or other structures?  Are combustible scrap and debris being removed at regular intervals during the course of construction?  Are containers being provided for the collection and separation of waste and trash?  Do the containers for the hazardous wastes (oily rags and flammables) have lids?

Risk Management Services 21 Safe Housekeeping Tips  Ensure appropriate safe, clear access.  Organize storage of materials.  Collect and dispose of rubbish & unused items.  Keep maintenance and repair records.  Secure the shed or chemicals/equipment.  Display safety signage/information (i.e.: SOPS).  Regularly inspect your work areas.

Risk Management Services Things to Remember  Many slips, trips, and falls can be easily prevented with good housekeeping.  A neat and clean workplace is a safe workplace.  Be aware of potential housekeeping hazards by cleaning as you go.  Identify and eliminate hazards before you start work. Good Housekeeping Benefits Everyone!

Risk Management Services Apply Now! Think of one thing you can do in your workplace to improve Housekeeping. And DO it! Today! Decide where to put it(____) and put it there! Everything in its place!

Risk Management Services Contact Information C. G. Lawrence, III, MS, CSP, REM, ARM-P Chief Loss Control & Safety Officer (404) Ted Low, Jr., CSP, ARM-P Chief Loss Control & Safety Officer (404) Questions?