Good housekeeping in the workshop.
Housekeeping refers to the condition of the workshop. This includes neatness, display of safety
signs and pleasant working conditions.
In South Africa, good housekeeping is a legal requirement. According to legislation good
housekeeping includes the following:
· Aisles, roadways and walkways must be clearly marked and kept clean and free from
obstructions
· Storing large volumes of explosive or poisonous material is prohibited
· Items must be stocked and stored safely
· Warning signs and safety notices must be clearly marked and well placed
· Bins must be provided for waste materials and these materials must be disposed of
responcibly
· First-aid box and equipment must be readily available
· Fire-fighting equipment must be provided
· Emergency telephone numbers must be displayed openly. Including Police, ambulance and fire brigade
· Employers must provide employees with the appropriate protective clothing
Consequences of poor housekeeping.
o Tripping over loose objects like tools and materials
o Slipping on wet, greasy or dirty floors
o Being injured by materials falling or dropping from above
o Injury due to protruding nails, splinters, wires, broken glass and so on
o Bumping against projecting, badly packed, or placed objects or materials
o Having fires on site.
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