Perform housekeeping duties

the requirements of housekeeping

The word “housekeeping” can interpret cleaning floors and surfaces, removing dust, and organizing clutter.But in a work setting, it means much more. Housekeeping is crucial to workplaces safety, you can help prevent injuries and improve productivity and morale, as well as make a good first impression on visitors.

Some of the most frequently overlooked general requirements involve housekeeping,All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and work rooms shall be kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition.

passageways shall be kept clear and in good condition with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.

importance of organizing the work area

The importance of organizing the work area is that it make's you have a safe environment to work for you and your staff members, it also relief you of workplace stress, having your tools organize will let you work fast and efficiently without making a hazard to other work members and yourself. By keeping organized, you will save time looking for things and will have more time to work on important tasks. As organization can improve the flow of communication between you and your team

steps to be taken when cleaning the work area

create a schedule plan 

inspect work area to determine the level of cleaning needed

unplug electronic equipment that need cleaning or equipment that would be a hazard in the cleaning process

get warning signs (eg caution wet floor)

gather cleaning equipments and PPE (personal protective equipments)

clean equipments and work area

industry standards that affect disposal of waste material including defective computer equipment

Disposal standards govern the permissibility, method, and location of disposal of a particular waste. Such standards may be designed to protect human health and comfort, and environmental values. A variety of methods exist to control disposal.

disposal of defective computer can be serious and cause environment hazard, defective computer should be taken to disposal facility.

how to control hazards

The best way to protect workers and yourself is to remove or eliminate the hazard from the workplace using hazard control methods.

Work practice controls change the way workers do their jobs to reduce exposure to hazards.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is the least effective way to protect workers from workplace hazards because if the equipment fails, workers are exposed to the hazard.

when working in area where their are other people around keep them at a safe distance.

keep electrical wire out of walk way to prevent tripping hazard.

clean up spill immediately to prevent slipping hazard

use appropriate warning sign 

Types of documentation and reports used

types of documentation and reports used for housekeeping duties are checklist, schedule,verbally, incident report form. these documents help in keeping the work area clean and free of hazards, they also help to report incident and help to put in measure to prevent them from reoccurring. 

Tools use in housekeeping 

Dusting Cloths - They are soft cloths used for wiping dust off surface.

Mops - Swiffers and other waterless mopping systems may work great for light cleanups, but for thorough floor cleaning you need a good mop.

broom - a broom must be part of your tools. The ones with soft flexible bristles will pick up more dust and get into those hard to reach places. 

buckets – When using mops and rags, sturdy buckets are an essential part of your housekeeper’s toolkit.

Rags -Nothing beats good old cleaning rags for those tough, dirty projects.

Brushes − They are handheld flat brushes with bristles to dust the plain surfaces as well as the corners. They come with non-slip handles and stiff scratch-free bristles. They help removing stubborn dust.

Janitor’s trolley − It is a trolley that stores cleaning supplies such as detergents, spray bottles, dustbin, mop, and dusting cloths, all in a compact manner. 

reference 

Wilkerson, C. (2017, August 16). FALL PROTECTION WALKING-WORKING SURFACES (SLIPS, TRIPS, AND FALLS). Retrieved December 18, 2017, from http://slideplayer.com/slide/4237981/

Benefits of Keeping Organized At Work. (n.d.). Retrieved December 18, 2017, from https://www.monster.ca/career-advice/article/benefits-of-keeping-organized-at-work

Waste management law. (2017, November 11). Retrieved December 18, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waste_management_law#Disposal_standards

Methods for Controlling Hazards. (n.d.). Retrieved December 18, 2017, from http://safetyandhealth.ufcw.org/committeeguide/controls/

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