01-04-2011, 10:42 AM
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