The orderly arrangement of operations, tools, equipment and supplies is an important part of a good housekeeping program. The final addition to any housekeeping program is inspection. It is the only way to check for deficiencies in the program so that changes can be made. The documents on workplace inspection checklists provide a general guide and examples of checklists for inspecting offices and manufacturing facilities. In some jobs, enclosures and exhaust ventilation systems may fail to collect dust, dirt and chips adequately.
Vacuum cleaners are suitable for removing light dust and dirt.
Dampening floors or using sweeping compounds before sweeping reduces the amount of airborne dust. The dust and grime that collect in places like shelves, piping, conduits, light fixtures, reflectors, windows, cupboards and lockers may require manual cleaning. Special-purpose vacuums are useful for removing hazardous substances. Compressed air should not be used for removing dust, dirt or chips from equipment or work surfaces. Employee Facilities Employee facilities need to be adequate, clean and well maintained.