| It wouldn’t only be aggravating and counterproductive; it would also be very dangerous. Slips, trips and falls are a common cause of injury in the workplace, and inadequate housekeeping is a major contributing factor in most of these accidents. |
| What’s Office Housekeeping? |
| Avoiding dangerous conditions like those described above requires a commitment to housekeeping by every individual on your team. This means making spill cleanup, garbage removal, general cleaning and good methods of organization a priority every day, throughout the day. |
| Good housekeeping also means constant vigilance. Remove any object or material that obstructs a pathway on the floor and take care of other materials that could pose a possible fire hazard or danger for co-workers. This includes: |
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Power cords |
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Empty containers |
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Garbage |
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Food |
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Water or spills |
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Do Your Part |
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Follow these housekeeping tips to keep yourself and your co-workers safe. |
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Never obstruct pathways with power cords, as they could pose a tripping hazard. |
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Store personal items out of the way in your desk – never on the floor. |
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Place “wet floor” signs in wet areas that could present a slipping hazard, and remove them as soon as the area is dry. |
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Always keep pathways free of clutter and obstructions. |
| When practicing good housekeeping, there are several things you should always avoid: |
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Don’t leave cleanup for the last few minutes of the day; instead, take care of clutter immediately after completing a task. |
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Never pile material around fire extinguishers, sprinklers or emergency exits. |
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Not only does housekeeping keep everyone safe, it also helps employees feel better about their jobs. It’ll be easier for employees to concentrate and work in a clutter-free environment. If you have any doubts about the security of your workspace – regarding housekeeping or any other issue – don’t hesitate to talk to your ‘A’ Team member. |
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