Housekeeping is a broad term that refers to the routine maintenance and upkeep of a workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has found good workplace housekeeping reduces injuries and accidents, improves morale, reduces fire potential and can even make operations more efficient. OSHA makes reference to housekeeping in several general industry standards:

• Walking-working surfaces 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.22(a) & (d)
• Flammable liquids 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9) & (h)(8)
• Explosives and blasting agents 29 CFR 1910.109(g)(4)(vi)(f)
• Sanitation 29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)
• Material handling 29 CFR 1910.176(c)
• Grain handling facilities 

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