Trips from objects or materials that are left in walkways and work areas. Falls from holes in walking and working surfaces, uneven flooring, uncovered pits or drains, and boxes and pallets that are used instead of adequate platforms. Collisions caused by poorly stored materials, overhanging or protruding objects, haphazard spotting of pallets, and use of aisles for storing materials and equipment. Poor industrial housekeeping creates hazards for all employees in the immediate area. Housekeeping is more than just sweeping the floor and wiping dust off machines and equipment.
Cleanliness is only a part of housekeeping.
A work area is in order when there are no unnecessary objects in the area and when all necessary items are in their proper places. If there is one item in an area that is unnecessary or not in its proper place, then you do not have order. Order is maintained, not achieved. You cannot put an area in order and then forget about it. A daily conscious effort by everyone working in the area is necessary to maintain order.