How does cleanliness and good housekeeping help in creating a safe work envimnment?
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Improved Worker Safety :
Fewer trip and slip incidents where walkways and working surfaces are free of clutter and spills.
Decreased fire hazards as a result of the reduction or elimination of waste, dust, debris, and other flammable materials.
Reduced number of workers being struck by objects through organized and careful storage of materials, tools, and equipment.
Fewer worker injuries as a result of defective or malfunctioning parts through timely maintenance of machinery, equipment, or systems.
Improved Worker Health :
Reduced worker exposure to hazardous substances, such as dust and vapor buildup, by following a regular cleaning schedule.
Improved working conditions and worker health through regular servicing, cleaning, and supplying sanitation facilities.
Increased Worker Productivity/Reduced Costs :
Safe work environments lead to healthier workers, higher worker morale, and increased productivity.
Workplace cleanup and maintenance, including worker training, will ensure better control over tools and materials as well as the inventory of supplies.
Tidy and clean work areas allow for more effective use of space.
Improved preventive maintenance can reduce property damage.
Increased worker participation in general housekeeping helps reduce the workload and cost of janitorial staff.