Three Types of Poor Housekeeping Hazards Picture This

What’s wrong in this picture? Poor housekeeping can present hidden hazards that may cause incidents, including tripping on loose objects in walkways, being hit by falling objects, and slipping on wet or dirty surfaces. To maintain a safe and healthy workplace, housekeeping must be a priority.

CCOHS recommends establishing a workplace housekeeping program that manages “the orderly storage and movement of materials from point of entry to exit.” The center advises training employees on how to safely work with the products around them. Also, integrate housekeeping responsibilities into jobs by having workers clean up as they go during shifts by removing waste and unused materials and inspecting their work area to ensure cleanup was properly completed.