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Worksite housekeeping

Also known as set housekeeping.

The ongoing control of clutter, waste, spills, cables, access routes, and stored materials at a production workplace.

Safety notes

  • Assign ownership, keep exits and fire equipment clear, protect or reroute cables, clean spills promptly, stack safely, provide lighting, and reassess as the set changes.
  • Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Assign ownership, keep exits and fire equipment clear, protect or reroute cables, clean spills promptly, stack safely, provide lighting, and reassess as the set changes.

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Sources

  1. Safety Bulletins · Contract Services Administration Trust Fund
  2. Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.