Industrial Housekeeping Checks

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, REMOVAL, AND CLEANUP

Debris cleared from work surfaces, passages, and stairs

YES
NO
N/A

Ground within 6 feet of a building under construction free of any irregularities

YES
NO
N/A

Storage areas and walkways reasonably free of dangerous depressions, holes, obstructions and debris

YES
NO
N/A

All walking and working surfaces reasonably dry and free from grease or oil

YES
NO
N/A

Spills of oil, grease, and other liquids removed immediately or covered with sand or other absorbent material until they are completely cleaned

YES
NO
N/A

Enough trash containers provided and containers emptied when appropriate

YES
NO
N/A

Do workers wear heavy gloves and heavy soled or safety shoes when handling scrap materials

YES
NO
N/A

? All walking and working surfaces free of protruding nails

YES
NO
N/A

Nails or fasteners removed when opening crates, cartons, kegs, or when stripping small forms

YES
NO
N/A

Nails bent down or removed before scrap material is discarded

YES
NO
N/A

? Scrap and debris piled neatly

YES
NO
N/A

?Materials, waste, or tools handled appropriately with care

YES
NO
N/A

Any object protruding at head height is removed or flagged

YES
NO
N/A

?Protective caps are on exposed rebar

YES
NO
N/A

BULK MATERIAL STORAGE

All piled or stacked materials stable without any risk of falling, slipping, or collapsing

YES
NO
N/A

The face of a pile of bags (containing cement or other material) more than 5 feet high is tapered back, or the sacks are tied in horizontal layers to prevent them from falling or collapsing

YES
NO
N/A

Lumber piles no more than 16’ high if handled manually or 20’ high if handled by equipment

YES
NO
N/A

Headpieces, crosspieces, or other means used as needed to prevent slipping, tipping, or collapsing

YES
NO
N/A

Piles of bricks, tiles, masonry blocks and similar materials stabilized by the use of headers at least every sixth layer

YES
NO
N/A

?Brick stacks under 7 feet high

YES
NO
N/A

?Brick stacks over 4 feet high tapered back

YES
NO
N/A

?Masonry stacks over 6 feet high tapered back

YES
NO
N/A

Is the way material is going to be taken off the pile planned at the time the material is first stored

YES
NO
N/A

Enough room for workers and equipment to move material off a pile

YES
NO
N/A

?Material piled on surfaces will hold its weight

YES
NO
N/A

Material piled on ground stable enough for heavy loads (not too near an excavation)

YES
NO
N/A

? Pipes or rods stored in racks if more than one layer high

YES
NO
N/A

?Surplus materials returned to the stockpile

YES
NO
N/A

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

Flammable material always stored in separate closed containers

YES
NO
N/A

?Incompatible chemical products not stored together

YES
NO
N/A

?Smoking prohibited in flammable liquid storage areas

YES
NO
N/A

Flammable liquids not stored near sources of ignition (sparks, electricity, flames, or hot objects)

YES
NO
N/A

If more than 25 gallons of flammable liquids is present, it is kept in a storage cabinet approved by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

YES
NO
N/A

Indoor storage areas for flammable liquids are ventilated and have one clear aisle, at least three feet wide

YES
NO
N/A

Flammable liquids stored outdoors at least 50 feet from the property line and 10 feet from any public way in line with guidelines

YES
NO
N/A

Outdoor flammable liquid storage areas graded to divert spills away from buildings

YES
NO
N/A

Flammable and combustible scrap, debris, and waste removed promptly from buildings or structures

YES
NO
N/A

Covered metal waste cans available for oily and paint-soaked waste

YES
NO
N/A

Appropriate clean-up materials available for leaks or spills of flammables or other hazardous materials

YES
NO
N/A

Leftover hazardous products and waste properly stored, labeled and disposed of according to the instructions on the product’s Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

YES
NO
N/A

SANITATION

?Toilets and washing facilities clean and sanitary

YES
NO
N/A

Toilets designed to ensure user privacy and stocked with adequate supplies

YES
NO
N/A

?Sufficient toilets and washing facilities available

YES
NO
N/A

? Adequate supplies of potable water available

YES
NO
N/A

Drinking water stored and dispensed in clearly marked containers that are not used for any other purpose

YES
NO
N/A

Is drinking water dispensed from fountains or single service cups supplied

YES
NO
N/A

All pipes and containers for non-potable water clearly labeled so that only potable water is used for washing, drinking or cooking

YES
NO
N/A

Change rooms clean without an accumulation of dirty clothes, food, or food containers

YES
NO
N/A

ENVIRONMENT

?Lighting and ventilation adequate

YES
NO
N/A

?Burned out lights reported and replaced

YES
NO
N/A

WORK PRACTICES

Housekeeping occurs constantly on the job, not just once a week or at the end of the project

YES
NO
N/A

Housekeeping chores performed by everyone, not just laborers

YES
NO
N/A

Workers pick up anything they see lying around that can trip a person or fall on them

YES
NO
N/A

Extension cords, lines, welding leads, hoses, etc. coiled up when not in use

YES
NO
N/A

?Tools returned to the gang box or tool room

YES
NO
N/A