| Purpose |
To maintain a safe and healthy environment for all Workers. |
| Definition |
Housekeeping refers to keeping work areas neat, orderly, and free of hazards through continuous cleaning and proper material management. |
| Hazards
This list of potential hazards is not comprehensive. Workers are required to complete a Hazard Assessment prior to starting this task to ensure all hazards are identified and controlled.
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Physical:
- Fall from Heights
- Flying debris including Silica Dust
- Pinch points
- Slips/Trips
- Heavy lifting
- Cuts/Lacerations
- Impalement
- Other Workers in the area
Chemical:
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| Controls |
Engineering:
- Properly established access/egress
- Non-Slip Flooring
- Waste Management and Waste Disposal Bins
Administrative:
- Hazard Assessment
- WHMIS/HazCom
- Safety Data Sheets
- Sufficient, well-labeled storage
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Basic PPE: Safety Footwear
- Task Specific PPE: Half Mask Respirator with P100 or N95 Mask, Gloves
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| Work Site Supervisory Responsibility |
Do
- Provide training on the housekeeping procedures and expectations of the Work Site.
- Assign Workers to housekeeping duties at regular intervals.
- Ensure entrances, exits, stairways, ladders, emergency routes, and access to emergency supplies are always kept clear.
- Ensure regular removal of debris and waste is taking place.
- Ensure waste disposal bins area available.
- Ensure the waste bins are emptied at regular intervals.
- Maintain sufficient storage and effective labeling.
- Maintain housekeeping supplies on the Work Site.
- Correct and educate poor housekeeping behaviour.
Do not
- Allow the accumulation of debris and waste on the Work Site.
- Block entrances, stairways, ladders, emergency routes, or access to emergency supplies.
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| Worker Responsibility |
Do
- Conduct a Hazard Assessment prior to starting work.
- Implement the necessary protective mechanisms and wear PPE appropriate for the hazards identified in the work area.
- Always maintain a clean and tidy work area.
- Maintain clear access to entrances, exits, stairways, ladders, emergency routes, and access to emergency supplies are always kept clear.
- Ensure materials are well-secured when working at elevations to prevent falling materials.
- Suspend or tape-down cords, hoses, and cables to avoid tripping hazards.
- Clean up work areas as work progresses.
- Clean all spills/leaks immediately with appropriate control materials and PPE.
- Ensure all materials/tools are returned to their designated storage areas at the end of the day.
- Dispose of waste using appropriate procedures and waste receptacles.
Do not
- Wait to clean/tidy until the end of the day.
- Throw garbage or materials from elevators. Lower into containers or install chutes to containers below.
- Allow combustible materials to accumulate in the work area.
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