Housekeeping Checklist

General Housekeeping

• Are all storerooms, passageways and service rooms free of clutter and/or tripping hazards?
• Are all working areas floors kept clean and dry?
• Are working areas free of protruding nails, splinters, holes or loose boards?
• Are areas where food and drink are consumed kept in a sanitary condition?
• Are adequate washing facilities being kept and utilized?
• When spills do occur, is the clean up prompt and thorough?
• Are any/all ventilation ducts regularly cleaned?
• Is there sufficient lighting in all areas, including parking lots and stairwells?
• Are all materials stored properly when not being used?
• Are flammable liquids stored separately and according to code?
• Are shelving and other storage not pushed past capacity?
• Is your place of business in line with OSHA’s code 29 CFR 1910.141 (a)(3)