Good housekeeping practices in the workplace can be the largest contributor to both safety and productivity when completed regularly.

Keeping work areas clean and organized can prevent trips and falls, fires, blocked exits and damage to material and equipment. Housekeeping also contributes to increased air quality, better inventory tracking, faster job completion and an overall better workflow in a space.

Do not store any items in front of doorways or emergency exits. Ensure that stairwells are not used for storage of any combustible materials. Always store oily or greasy rags in a metal container and dispose of it daily.

Scan the work area for any fall or trip hazards before working. Correct the hazards that can be safely fixed, and prevent access to the area for the hazards that cannot. Notify EHS or a supervisor of any area where fall hazards cannot be corrected.

Return all chemicals and flammables to their proper storage areas when they are not actively in use. Secure any materials stored higher than 6 feet to prevent them from falling.