Housekeeping

• Are floors clean and free of water, mud, ice, grease, oil, waste and clutter?
• Are leaks and spills cleaned up promptly?
• Are traffic areas clear and free of obstacles such as cords, air hoses or boxes?
• Are exits and stairs clearly marked?
• Are garbage cans utilized and emptied regularly?
• Are unused materials disposed of or stored safely, rather than being allowed tonaccumulate in out-of-the-way places?
• Are stored materials safely stacked, correctly labeled and in proper order?
• Are stairways and doorways kept clean and well lit?
• Are oily rags stowed in approved covered metal cans?
• Are hazardous materials kept in authorized containers that are clearly and correctly labeled? Are containers kept away from sources of ignition and other hazards?
• Are flammable materials stored away from sources of ignition?
• Are machines and tools kept clean, free of oil and dust, and properly maintained to prevent fires and accidents?
• Are tools cleaned and put away right after use?
• Are workstations left clean at the end of each shift?
• Are equipment and other surfaces checked regularly for jagged edges, rough surfaces, dangerous nails and hooks, which could cause cuts, puncture wounds or eye injuries?
• Are chairs and stools correctly placed to prevent tripping accidents? Are they in good repair, and, when damaged, are they removed so they will not be used accidentally?
• Are drawers and cabinet doors kept closed to prevent both tipping and tripping accidents?
• Is smoking done only in designated areas? Are ashtrays used?
• Are lunch areas kept clean by putting lunch scraps where they belong?
• Are washrooms kept clean and dry?
• Is a procedure in place to report and monitor any safety hazards or other problems as soon as they arise?