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BASIC SAFETY IN'TRUCTIONS R B CONSTRUCTION, INC. PAGE 3 5. Housekeeping: Good housekeeping is necessary in lockers, locker rooms, wash rooms, lunch rooms and around drinking fountains. Every employee has a share in keeping these places clean. Good housekeeping is the foundation for a safe, healthful and pleasant place to work. The general rule for good housekeeping is "A place for everything and everything in its place" . Keep materials and equipment our of aisles , passageways and off stairways. Return tools and equipment to proper storage place after use. Keep floor dry; avoid spilling liquids; wipe up all spills. Oily rags, old paint cans and other containers that have held flammable liquids are a fire hazard. Dispose of these as soon as you can. Throw trash and scrap in proper waste containers; place paint cloths and oily materials in covered metal containers. 6. Electrical Equipment: Do not use electrical equipment or activated circuits if your hands are wet or if you are standing on wet ground. In the case of overheating, sparking or smoking motors , wiring, and other electrical equipment, turn off the power and report condition to your supervisor. . Do not attempt to repair defective wiring or other electrical equipment unless you are an electrician. Extension cords should be inspected for breaks in the insulation, kinks and exposed strands of wire before use. Protect the core from oil , hot or rough surfaces and chemicals. Keep the cord out of aisles or other traveled areas. Do not use electrical tools where there are flammable vapors or gases. A spark may cause an explosion or fire. Ground wires leading from electrical apparatus must be disconnected or broken. All portable electric hand tools should be grounded. 7. Ladders: Select a ladder with the right kind of safety feet for the surface and secure it in place.