Work Housekeeping Checklist
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Improving Housekeeping
Set clear, objective and attainable housekeeping standards.
Measure how well the standards are met.
Use checklists to help you to systematically measure housekeeping.
Provide positive feedback.
Encourage housekeeping as a way of life.
Housekeeping Practices
Keep work areas clean
Keep aisles clear.
Keep exits and entrances clear.
Keep floors clean, dry and in good condition.
Vacuum or wet sweep dusty areas frequently.
Stack and store items safety.
Store all work materials in approved, clearly labelled containers.
Use proper waste containers.
Keep sprinklers, fire alarms and fire extinguishers clear.
Clean up spills and leaks of any type quickly and properly.
Clean and store tools, items and equipment properly.
Fix or report broken or damaged tools, equipment, etc.
Keep lighting sources clean and clear.
Follow maintenance requirements.
Benefits of Housekeeping
Eliminate clutter
Reduce the chances of harmful materials entering the body.
Improve productivity.
Improve your company's image.
Help your company to make the best use of its space.
Make the workplace neat, comfortable and pleasant.
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Presented by:
Jake R Brady
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Who it's for
This Work Housekeeping Checklist is for teams that want consistent execution, less rework, and clear ownership.
- Standardize quality - run the same Work Housekeeping steps every time, regardless of who executes
- Save time - reuse a proven Work Housekeeping workflow instead of rebuilding processes from scratch
- Improve accountability - assign owners and see what's done vs. what's pending
- Onboard faster - use the Work Housekeeping checklist as the SOP and training guide
- Coordinate across roles - handoffs are clear and everyone works from the same source of truth
How to use it
How to use this Work Housekeeping Checklist:
- Start by saving it - save as a Template if you'll reuse it, or as a Checklist if it's a one-off project.
- Customize it once for your workflow - remove what doesn't apply and add your team-specific steps.
- Assign ownership and execute - set owners/due dates where needed and track completion as work happens.
- Reuse without rebuilding - when Work Housekeeping comes up again, start from your saved version and run it with clear ownership.