Housekeeping I Housekeeping I Company Harlan McPhee North McPhee South Powerhawke Ravex Richards Company Using the Form Job Name * Job Name and/or Number Date * Housekeeping I Good housekeeping is the first law of accident prevention and should be a primary concern of all supervisors, foremen and the entire workforce. Poor housekeeping often results in unsafe conditions and also implies that the project is poorly managed and the work being done lacks professionalism. Many accidents and injuries believed to be caused by other things are actually caused by unsafe conditions due to poor housekeeping. A safe worker knows he can do his best work easier and more quickly if good housekeeping is maintained. Learning the habit of good housekeeping takes practice. The familiar expression ‘a place for everything and everything in its place', will assist you in your efforts. Materials left on the job should be stored in a central location and if at all possible stacked out of the way. When cleaning up be sure that all combustible materials are disposed of proper so as to curtail the possibility of fires. Tripping accident's can be reduced significantly by frequent clean-ups. Make it a habit to remove or bend over all nails protruding from scrap lumber to protect against puncture wounds. Sharp-edged and pointed tools should have their blades removed and be stored in such a way as to prevent injuries. Each member of the crew has a responsibility to insure good housekeeping in all phases of their work. It's a lot easier to pick up as you work instead of waiting for the end of the shift. “Clean as you go”. The importance of the relationship between an orderly job and a safe job cannot be overstressed. Much like you attic at home, things accumulate over time. Things such as empty cable reels, leftover wire and pallets can tend to stay on the project longer than they need to. It should be a regular part of evaluating your project, to look for these and other things that just don’t need to be there. If the items are trash, throw them out. Tools that are no longer needed should be sent back to the shop so it removes clutter from your job and makes the tools available for our other projects. We can have clean, well appearing, accident free jobs only if we really want them and insist at everyone cooperates. Good housekeeping requires constant effort and vigilance to make certain the job and equipment are kept in good condition. Good housekeeping is more than just throwing out the trash. Think outside the box. Are you doing your part? Remember, good housekeeping promotes safety in the workplace, improves performance, protects you and the public, and just makes good sense. Additional Comments Foreman Name * Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Picture Upload Drop a file here or click to upload Choose File Maximum upload size: 52.43MB reCAPTCHA Submit Δ
