Presented by
R.Mahendiran
S.Selva kumar

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NEED FOR GOOD HOUSE KEEPING
INTRODUCTION
 benefits of good housekeeping
 MORE BENEFITS
 COSTS OF POOR HOUSE KEEPING
 GOOD HOUSEKEEPING HABITS
 DAILY HOUSEKEEPING CHECKLIST
RESULTS OF POOR HOUSE KEEPING
 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
INJURIES FROM SLIPS, TRIPS, AND FALLS
 Strains and sprains
 Torn ligaments
 Broken bones
 Back or spine injury
 Death
PREVENT SLIPS
 Clean up spills
 Repair leaks
 Pick up objects
 Wear slip-resistant shoes
PREVENT TRIPS
 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
PREVENT FALLS
 Be careful on stairs
 Use ladders safely
 Replace fall protection chains or barriers
 Use fall arrest equipment when required
FIRE PREVENTION
 Store flammable and combustible liquids in proper containers
 Keep reactive chemicals separately
 Keep combustibles away from electrical equipment and hot machinery
EXITS AND FIRE EQUIPMENT
 Keep evacuation routes clear
 Don’t block emergency exits
 Make sure fire extinguishers are accessible
 Ensure that electrical panels can be opened
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
MACHINE SAFETY
 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
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
 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
PREVENT CUTS, BUMPS, AND SCRAPES
 Don’t leave objects sticking out
 Clean up broken glass immediately
 Properly store blades and sharp tools
 Properly discard old blades
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING ELIMINATES HAZARDS
PPE HOUSEKEEPING
 Inspect PPE before each use
 Clean PPE regularly
 Store PPE properly
 Replace PPE when necessary
USE THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT FOR HOUSEKEEPING TASKS
 PPE
 Brooms, vacuums, mops, and sponges
 Cleaning rags
 Cleaning compounds
LIFT AND CARRY SAFELY
 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
GOOD PERSONAL HOUSE KEEPING
 Eat well and exercise regularly
 Get enough sleep
 Take time to relax
 Never work or drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs
CONCLUSION
 Good housekeeping helps prevent workplace fires and accidents
 Keeping the workplace neat, clean, and safe is everyone’s responsibility
 Keep alert to housekeeping hazards
 Eliminate or report hazards you identify anywhere in the facility