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:78 /,2. � 2_/ <br /> IRON&METAL HOUSEKEEPING POLICY <br /> Housekeeping plays a significant role in eliminating and or reducing <br /> workplace injuries. Facilities with poor housekeeping generally have poor <br /> safety results, while facilities with excellent housekeeping typically have very <br /> few injuries. <br /> Many painful and sometimes disabling injuries are caused when employees <br /> are struck by falling objects or by striking against or tripping over objects <br /> they did not see. In addition, injuries and property damage losses often <br /> stem from fires caused by poor housekeeping practices and improper <br /> storage of flammable materials. The best protection against these hazards <br /> is good housekeeping. <br /> When materials are stored properly with adequate space to move through <br /> the storage area or with adequate clearance to work within the storage area, <br /> accidents can be avoided. With some pre-planning, tripping hazards can be <br /> avoided and many other sprains, fractures, and bruises that result from falls <br /> can be prevented. <br /> Aside from the accident prevention benefits, good housekeeping means <br /> efficient performance. When materials, tools and equipment all have a place <br /> for orderly storage, and are returned to the proper place after use, they are <br /> easier to find and easier to inspect for damage wear. <br /> The following housekeeping safety procedures apply: <br /> 1. Keep work areas and storage facilities clean, neat and orderly. <br /> 2. Keep all aisles, stairways, passageways, exits and access ways to <br /> buildings free from obstructions at all times. Remove all water and <br /> chemical spills from traffic immediately! <br /> 3. IT IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY <br /> TO PICK UP AND CLEAN UP! <br /> 4. Do not place supplies on top of lockers, hampers, boxes or other <br /> moveable containers at a height where they are not visible from the <br /> floor. <br /> Page 1 of 3 <br />