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HOUSEKEEPING 1
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M.S.D.S Reviewed:_____________________________________________________________________________________
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Lack of proper housekeeping is a constant problem throughout plants, job sites or work areas. It has a definite effect on accident prevention, worker morale, and the effective use of space, time material and effort. If further reflects the efficiency of work being done. Steps taken to achieve and maintain good housekeeping often improve production.
THE PROBLEMS:
.... Fire prevention
.... Inadequate cleaning
.... Scrap accumulation
.... Lack of management concern
.... Congested aisles or passageway
.... Oily or wet floors
.... Cluttered work areas
.... Temporary repair operations
.... Improper material storage
.... Faulty maintenance
SOLUTIONS:
.... Provide better storage
.... Provide adequate waste facilities
.... Planned flow of material
.... Clean-up campaign
.... Reduce materials re-handling
.... Reduce equipment breakage
.... Reduce spillage
.... Better equipment maintenance program
.... Maintenance program for piping
.... Routine Individual clean-up
.... Clean-up review and inspection
.... Better job planning
.... Efficient scheduling arrangement
.... Designed worker convenience