Health and Safety Policy Arrangements – Housekeeping
Workplace housekeeping involves maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe working environment, which is crucial for preventing accidents and promoting efficiency. Good housekeeping practices include regular cleaning, proper storage of materials, prompt disposal of waste, and ensuring clear and unobstructed walkways and emergency exits. In the UK, maintaining high standards of workplace housekeeping helps comply with regulations such as the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. Effective housekeeping minimizes hazards such as slips, trips, and falls, reduces fire risks, and enhances overall employee morale and productivity. Employers should establish housekeeping routines, assign responsibilities, and ensure that all employees are trained and motivated to follow good housekeeping practices. By prioritizing workplace housekeeping, employers can create a safer, healthier, and more efficient working environment.
Take a look at the information below for things you might want to include in your own H&S policy…
Feel free to copy / paste this list, and you can find out more about our full H&S policy here.
The [Proprietor / Directors] of [My Company] will ensure that;
- All sites are kept as clean and tidy as far as is reasonably practical to promote a safe working environment
- Materials, plant, tools and equipment are stored in designated areas to minimise the risk of injury to personnel and visitors and reduce the risk of fire and contamination by segregating certain items.
- Any waste generated will not be allowed to accumulate and disposed of regularly, any spillages will be cleaned up immediately using designated procedure’s
- All areas will be kept clear of waste materials, off cuts, etc. to minimise the risk of slips, trips, and falls. Special attention will be given to scaffold working platforms.
Our minimum health and safety performance standards will be obtained from; but not restricted to;
- The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
- The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
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