Eliminate 11 Workplace Hazards Through Facility Maintenance
The last thing anyone is worrying about this time of year is if the floor has been properly swept in the last week. While housekeeping often falls to the bottom of the priority list during busy times throughout the year, it is an essential part of any efficient facility.
Maintaining order and making sure items workers’ need, are easily accessible, goes a long way when it comes to end of the year productivity. Reducing confusion decreases stress levels and allows workers to focus on the task at hand.
When a facility has a well thought out plan for workplace housekeeping and maintenance these 11 hazards are virtually eliminated.
- Slips, Trips, Falls
- Fire Hazards
- Dust Buildup
- Cross Contamination
- Struck by Hazards
- Clutter
- Improperly stored chemicals/materials
- Outdated PPE
- Hard to interpret procedures
- Unclear records
- Scheduling conflicts