HOUSEKEEPING

Q.

What are the three reasons why "Good Housekeeping" should be practiced?

A.

(1)

It saves space and time.

(2)

It reduces the chance of accident and certainly reduces the fire hazard.

(3)

It reduces occupational and other hazards and in this way improves the
morale of the employee, speeds up production and cuts costs.

Q.

What are the typical accidents arising out of poor housekeeping?

A.

(1)

Tripping over loose objects on floors, stairs and platforms.

(2)

Articles dropping from above.

(3)

Slipping on greasy, wet or dirty floors.

(4)

Running against projecting, poorly piled or misplaced material.

(5)

Tearing hands, or other parts of the body, on projecting nails, hooks, etc.

Q.

What effect do you consider "Good Housekeeping" has on employees?

A.

From the employer's point of view, good housekeeping improves environment

which in time creates pleasanter conditions under which to work, giving
employees a desire to become more efficient which improves production.
From the employee's point of view, he will have more confidence in an
organization where he finds things properly taken care of, as he knows that the
orderly arrangement is not only conducive to a good accident record, but it is
representative of good management and efficient workmanship.

BIBLIOGRAPHY:

BRITISH SAFETY COUNCIL TRAINING

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