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According to the U.S. Bureau ofLabor Statistics, in recent yearsthere are more than 800 injuriesannually involving floors, walkways,and ground surfaces. OSHA issueshundreds of citations to companiesfor violations of poor housekeepingand OSHA lists housekeeping ontheir top 100 most frequently citedlist.

Workers should do their part to helpavoid and prevent injuries andincidents by practicing goodhousekeeping on every job and atevery worksite.

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OSHA Standard 1910.22(a)(1) All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition. 1910.141(a)(3)(i) All places of employment shallbe kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allows.

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➢ All work areas such as warehouse floors,production areas, break-rooms, and restroomsshould be maintained and keep clean.

➢ Separate waste or scrap materials from theimmediate work area to avoid creating trip andslip hazards.


OSHA Standard 1910.22(a)(3)Walking-working surfaces are maintained free ofhazards such as sharp or protruding objects, looseboards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice.

Dangerous! These nails should be removed or hammered down toavoid serious injury.


➢ Keep areas clear as the workprogresses.

➢ Store pipe, conduit, rebar, andother rolling materials away fromaisles and walk ways to avoidcreating trip hazards.


Aisles and walkways should be kept clear. (*3)

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➢ Use designated waste bins, recycle bins,and metal scrap containers.

➢ Entry ways, walk ways, and sidewalksshould be kept free of water, ice, snow,and other potential trip, slip, or fallhazards.

OSHA Standard 1910.22(a)(2) The floor of each workroomis maintained in a clean and, to the extent feasible, in a drycondition. When wet processes are used, drainage must bemaintained and, to the extent feasible, dry standing places,such as false floors, platforms, and mats must be provided.



Worker sweeping up the job site. (*4)

Remember these tips to improvehousekeeping and worker safety:

➢ Workers should do their part tohelp avoid and prevent injuriesand incidents by practicing goodhousekeeping on every job.

➢ All work areas such aswarehouse floors, productionareas, break-rooms, andrestrooms should be maintainedand keep clean.

➢ Separate waste or scrapmaterials from the immediatework area to avoid creating tripand slip hazards.

➢ Store pipe, conduit, rebar, andother rolling materials awayfrom aisles and walk ways toavoid creating trip hazards.

➢ Use designated waste bins,recycle bins, and metal scrapcontainers.

(*11)➢ Entry ways, walk ways, and sidewalks should be kept free of water, ice, snow, and other potentialtrip, slip, or fall hazards.

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• (*1) Photo Credit – Pat Castaldo. Parts of the warehouse are messy. https://www.flickr.com/photos/truthdevelopment/2937343148

• (*2) Photo Credit – Reuse Warehouse. Moulding. https://www.flickr.com/photos/houstonreuse/5717260772

• (*3) Photo Credit – Enterprise Minnesota. https://www.flickr.com/photos/entepriseminnesota/23148168923

• (*4) Photo Credit – MTA Capital Construction. https://www.flickr.com/photos/dantekgeek/1166379719

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