Safety And Compliance
Course Pack: Personal Safety Fundamentals
Housekeeping Safety (Coming Soon)
Course Description
This module provides comprehensive Housekeeping Safety Training focused on preventing slips, trips, falls, and other workplace hazards in water and wastewater facilities. Learners gain practical knowledge in spill control, floor-surface maintenance, proper material storage, and 5S organizational techniques that promote a safer and more efficient work environment. The training emphasizes hazard recognition, effective communication of safety concerns, and corrective-action procedures to address risks promptly. By following facility safety standards and best practices, participants learn how good housekeeping contributes to accident prevention, regulatory compliance, and overall operational excellence.
Learning Objectives
1) Prevent slips, trips, and falls through effective housekeeping.
2) Manage spills, debris, and tool storage to reduce hazards.
3) Apply 5S principles to improve efficiency and safety.
4) Use signage and barriers during cleanup activities.
5) Report hazards and implement corrective actions promptly.
Agenda
1) Typical housekeeping hazards in plant and field environments
2) Spill control, absorbents, and floor surface management
3) Storage practices, cord routing, and safe walkways
4) 5S/visual management principles and audit routines
5) Communication and hazard reporting practices
Target audience
Entry-level operators, facility staff, and field personnel responsible for maintaining clean, orderly, and safe work environments.
Level
I, II, III, IV
Learning material and method
Online on-demand
Assessment
Knowledge check and quiz (80% correct and above)
Instructor
Dave Burpeau