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You have a pretty good idea how safe a job is just by looking at it
before you start to work. Even a "Sidewalk Superintendent" knows this. A
job that looks clean, with everything in its place, is a safe job.
That's all we mean when we talk about job housekeeping. Good
housekeeping calls for just two things. Try to remember them:
First:
Keep trash and loose objects picked up and dispose of them.
Second:
Pile all materials and park all tools and equipment in the places where they belong.
These are the fundamentals of good house-keeping and they're simple
enough. If we don't follow these two rules, we're letting ourselves in
for trouble.
Putting the rules to work is not so simple. A grand cleanup once a week
won't do the trick. Housekeeping is a job that can't be put off. We have
to do it. It's up to each individual to be their own job housekeeper.
When you see something lying around where it could trip an individual or
fall on them, put it in a safe place. Don't wait for someone else to do
it. If it's something that he or she will be looking for, you can put
it safely where they can see it.
You've seen jobs, and probably worked on some, where it wasn't safe to
put your foot down without first looking twice to be sure you weren't
going to twist an ankle or run a nail through your shoe. A job like that
is poorly run, badly managed. Probably it's losing money as well as
causing accidents.
Some jobs have walkways, aisles, stairs, and ladders by which you get
from one place to another. It's particularly important that these lines
of travel be kept safe and clear of loose objects. Workers often carry
loads on these routes. They can't always pick their steps or look around
to be sure that nothing is going to trip them or fall on them.
A wet or greasy walkway may cause a bad accident. If you see a
treacherous spot, make it your business to do some sweeping, mopping or
scraping.
This information provided by: Assurance Agency
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