Workplace Safety
Poor Housekeeping
Good housekeeping means to ensure buildings, workspace, equipment and machinery are in good condition, neat, clean and does not pose any risk to the safety and health of workers.Conditions Which May Cause Accidents
- Slippery floor (oily, watery, dusty).
- Equipment, materials or electrical wires blocking the walkways.
- The physical arrangement of machinery / equipment unorganised.
- Narrow work areas.
Occupational Diseases Resulting From The Poor Housekeeping Workplace
Among the diseases that can occur are:
- Diseases associated with lung and skin due to dust and fumes in the not cleaned workplace.
- Eye pain due to insufficient lighting (eg light shielded by goods that are not neatly arranged).
Factors And Accident And Disease Prevention Measures
People / Employee & Employer:
- Training / awareness.
- Work supervision.
- Provision of safe work procedures.
- Suitability work with employees.
Machinery / Equipment
- Orderly arrangement.
- Suitable routes.
- Adequate space around the workstations.
Equipment
- Provides facilities for storing equipment.
- Providing equipment for cleaning purposes.
- Providing personal protection equipment.
Ingredients (dishwashing liquid, used cartridge, etc.)
- Special space to store materials.
- Waste disposal facility.
- Provide accessibility.
Work environment
- Work floor as appropriate.
- Walls clean from dirt.
- Adequate ventilation and lighting.
Conclusion
Fire hazards, electrical, mechanical and poor housekeeping safety hazards is commonly found in the workplace. Control action is necessary to ensure the safety and health of workers is guaranteed.
