Benefits of Good Housekeeping

There are many important benefits that result from a good housekeeping program. Housekeeping not only applies to indoor work areas, but to exterior areas as well. On the surface, there may not appear to be all that many benefits to a clean and orderly workplace, but the following list shows just how important it can be and how everyone may benefit.

• Prevents and/or eliminates general hazards

• Maintains a safe and healthy working environment

• Reduces injuries

• Minimizes accidents and near misses

• Improves indoor air quality

• Reduces fire hazards

• Improves traffic flow in and around the work area

• Decreases property damage

• Provides more efficient space utilization

• Promotes more efficient time management

• Improves control over resources

• Conserves resources

• Increases productivity

• Improves employee moral

Question?

1. True or False? Good housekeeping only applies to the interior of buildings.

a) True

b) False

 

 

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