Housekeeping
Cleaning and housekeeping on construction sites may not be the highest priority.
To some, it may even seem like housekeeping is a waste of time or unnecessary. Nevertheless, good housekeeping practices can help prevent serious injuries and regulatory fines. Note: "Inadequate housekeeping" is a common OSHA citation.
Follow these best housekeeping practices:
- Keep aisles and passageways clear to provide for the free and safe movement of material handling equipment or employees. Such areas must be kept in good repair.
- During the construction, alteration, or repair work, clear forms and scrap lumber with protruding nails and all other debris from work areas, passageways, and stairs in and around buildings or other structures.
- Remove combustible scrap and debris at regular intervals during construction. Be sure the means of removal process keeps employees safe.
- Provide containers for the collection and separation of waste, trash, oily and used rags, and other refuse.
- Equip containers used for garbage and other oily, flammable, or hazardous wastes (such as caustics, acids, harmful dusts, etc.) with covers. Dispose of garbage and other waste at frequent, regular intervals.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
2-7. Remove combustible scrap and debris _____ during construction.
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