Housekeeping II Housekeeping II Company Harlan McPhee North McPhee South Powerhawke Ravex Richards Company Using the Form Job Name * Job Name and/or Number Date * Housekeeping II 'A clean job is a safe job' is an old saying that has been around for many years. You may or may not agree completely with the saying, but if you have ever worked at a construction project that was cluttered with scrap material, you do know that good housekeeping plays a big part in maintaining a safe work site. OSHA requires that 'During the course of construction, alteration, or repairs, form and scrap lumber with protruding nails, and all other debris, shall be kept cleared from work areas, passageways, and stairs in and around buildings or other structures. Combustible scrap and debris shall be removed at regular intervals during the course of construction. Safe means shall be provided to facilitate such removal. Containers shall be provided for the collection and separation of waste, trash, oily and used rags, and other refuse. Containers used for garbage and other oily, flammable, or hazardous wastes, such as caustics, acids, harmful dusts, etc. shall be equipped with covers. Garbage and other waste shall be disposed of at frequent and regular intervals.' Housekeeping starts at the beginning of the shift and needs to continue throughout the entire workday. Don't let scrap materials build up; adopt a “Clean as you go” work ethic. Place any scraps directly into a trash container. This helps keep the area free of tripping hazards and eliminates the need for double handling, in that someone doesn’t have to come through afterwards and pick it up. Another common housekeeping problem arises with the use of welding leads, air compressor hoses, and extension cords. If placed improperly they become tripping hazards. Keep walkways free for passage. When stripping forms remember to pull the nails out or bend them over. A protruding nail can cause a nasty puncture wound. As you can see, good housekeeping goes beyond just throwing out the garbage. Scrap cardboard, wire reels and packing materials left lying around provide excellent fuel for fires. Water bottles, lunch bags and food scraps or wrappers will attract rodents. Avoid potential fire and health hazards by disposing of these items properly. Housekeeping is a never ending process. Do your part by keeping your work area and adjacent walkways and stairs clean and orderly. Slips, trips and falls from exposures created by poor housekeeping have led to many injuries over the recent past. No doubt about it - if everyone does their share, good housekeeping will make Your Job a Safer Job! Take a hard look at your project for ways to improve your housekeeping. 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
