Industrial Housekeeping Checks

This checklist can be used as part of workplace health & safety inspections in factories and jobsites. Ensure correct housekeeping to keep everyone safe: ensure the absence of obstructions and debris, safe storage and maintenance of equipment, correct material handling, proper waste disposal, clean and well maintained sanitation facilities.

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Industrial Housekeeping Checks



HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, REMOVAL, AND CLEANUP

1. Debris cleared from work surfaces, passages, and stairs?


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


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


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


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


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6. Enough trash containers provided and containers emptied when appropriate?


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


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8. All walking and working surfaces free of protruding nails?


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


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10. Nails bent down or removed before scrap material is discarded?


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11. Scrap and debris piled neatly?


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12. Materials, waste, or tools handled appropriately with care?


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13. Any object protruding at head height is removed or flagged?


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14. Protective caps are on exposed rebar?


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BULK MATERIAL STORAGE

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


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2. 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?


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


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


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


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6. Brick stacks under 7 feet high?


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7. Brick stacks over 4 feet high tapered back?


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8. Masonry stacks over 6 feet high tapered back?


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


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


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11. Material piled on surfaces will hold its weight?


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


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


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14. Surplus materials returned to the stockpile?


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HAZARDOUS MATERIAL STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

1. Flammable material always stored in separate closed containers?


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2. Incompatible chemical products not stored together?


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3. Smoking prohibited in flammable liquid storage areas?


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


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5. 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)?


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


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


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


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


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10. Covered metal waste cans available for oily and paint-soaked waste?


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


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


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SANITATION

1. Toilets and washing facilities clean and sanitary?


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2. Toilets designed to ensure user privacy and stocked with adequate supplies?


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3. Sufficient toilets and washing facilities available?


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4. Adequate supplies of potable water available?


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


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6. Is drinking water dispensed from fountains or single service cups supplied?


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


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


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ENVIRONMENT

1. Lighting and ventilation adequate?


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2. Burned out lights reported and replaced?


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WORK PRACTICES

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


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2. Housekeeping chores performed by everyone, not just laborers?


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


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


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5. Tools returned to the gang box or tool room?


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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, REMOVAL, AND CLEANUP

1. Debris cleared from work surfaces, passages, and stairs?


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


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


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


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


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6. Enough trash containers provided and containers emptied when appropriate?


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


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8. All walking and working surfaces free of protruding nails?


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


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10. Nails bent down or removed before scrap material is discarded?


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11. Scrap and debris piled neatly?


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12. Materials, waste, or tools handled appropriately with care?


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13. Any object protruding at head height is removed or flagged?


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14. Protective caps are on exposed rebar?


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BULK MATERIAL STORAGE

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


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2. 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?


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


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


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


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6. Brick stacks under 7 feet high?


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7. Brick stacks over 4 feet high tapered back?


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8. Masonry stacks over 6 feet high tapered back?


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


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


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11. Material piled on surfaces will hold its weight?


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


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


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14. Surplus materials returned to the stockpile?


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HAZARDOUS MATERIAL STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

1. Flammable material always stored in separate closed containers?


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2. Incompatible chemical products not stored together?


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3. Smoking prohibited in flammable liquid storage areas?


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


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5. 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)?


Photo Comment

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


Photo Comment

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


Photo Comment

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


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


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10. Covered metal waste cans available for oily and paint-soaked waste?


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


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


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SANITATION

1. Toilets and washing facilities clean and sanitary?


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2. Toilets designed to ensure user privacy and stocked with adequate supplies?


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3. Sufficient toilets and washing facilities available?


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4. Adequate supplies of potable water available?


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


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6. Is drinking water dispensed from fountains or single service cups supplied?


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


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


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ENVIRONMENT

1. Lighting and ventilation adequate?


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2. Burned out lights reported and replaced?


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WORK PRACTICES

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


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2. Housekeeping chores performed by everyone, not just laborers?


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


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


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5. Tools returned to the gang box or tool room?


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