{"id":1215,"date":"2024-03-01T13:58:50","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T21:58:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/?p=1215"},"modified":"2024-03-01T15:13:28","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T23:13:28","slug":"improve-workplace-safety-through-organization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/improve-workplace-safety-through-organization\/","title":{"rendered":"Improve Workplace Safety Through Organization"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><em>A Guide to Good Housekeeping Practices for Your Business or Facility<\/em><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_1238\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1238\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1238 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/bigstock-Portrait-of-a-worker-searching-85549490-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"worker selecting a tool from a workstation\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/bigstock-Portrait-of-a-worker-searching-85549490-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/bigstock-Portrait-of-a-worker-searching-85549490-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/bigstock-Portrait-of-a-worker-searching-85549490.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1238\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Keep workstations tidy: A place for everything and everything in its place<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>How many accidents occur every year in your workplace due to clutter and messes? How frequently are people slipping, tripping, or falling over misplaced items and bumping into things or knocking them down? An untidy workplace can become a hotbed for potential dangers \u2014 not to mention a source of all sorts of inconveniences.<\/p>\n<p>With warmer weather just around the corner, now is a great time to think about annual spring cleaning activities. Check out these pointers to kick-start your workplace transformation and clear away the clutter.<\/p>\n<h2>Advantages of a Well-Organized Workplace<\/h2>\n<p>There are many benefits to having a clean workspace \u2014 here are three prime examples:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"margin\">\n<li><strong>Easier to find things:<\/strong>\u00a0When everything is organized, it\u2019s easy to find the tool or item you\u2019re looking for, which leads to decreased frustration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Increased productivity:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/balance\/ss\/slideshow-clutter-affects-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clutter makes it harder to focus<\/a>. That means a clean workplace allows for more efficient work, leading to higher productivity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improved morale:<\/strong>\u00a0People feel happier and more comfortable in clean spaces. When combined with increased productivity <em>and<\/em> the ease of finding what you need, it\u2019s no wonder cleanliness improves morale!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Crafting an Effective Housekeeping Plan: 5 Tips for Success<\/h2>\n<p>Accident prevention begins with good housekeeping. A well-maintained workspace not only ensures immediate safety but also contributes to a long-term reduction in accidents. Embrace these tips to <span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">help you cut down the clutter and <\/span>formulate your own housekeeping plan<span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol class=\"margin\">\n<li><strong>Organize the little things.<\/strong> Arrange tools, small parts, and other easily lost items in a logical way that makes them both easy to find and convenient to put away after use. You shouldn\u2019t have any \u201cmiscellaneous\u201d shelves, cabinets, or drawers. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-trays.htm\">Utility trays<\/a> are one simple, yet effective, solution to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/stop-clutter-and-spills-with-these-handy-accessories\/\">curb clutter (along with small spills)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/safety-cabinets\/flammable-liquid-storage-cabinets.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1247\" src=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/shop-storage-cabinets.jpg\" alt=\"shop storage cabinets\" width=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/shop-storage-cabinets.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/shop-storage-cabinets-222x300.jpg 222w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>Store safety and cleanup materials appropriately.<\/strong> Keeping your safety and cleanup materials organized isn\u2019t just good housekeeping but it\u2019s also an important safety practice in itself! Store potentially hazardous materials in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/safety-cabinets\/safety-storage-cabinets.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">safety cabinets<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/eagle-safety-cans.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">safety cans<\/a> and neatly organize and contain your spill cleanup materials in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-kits-spill-kit-mobile-carts-drum-small-spill-kits.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">spill kits<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep walking areas clear.<\/strong> High-traffic areas should be clutter-free to avoid trip hazards. Ensure floors are kept clean and dry with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/industrial-mats-industrial-floor-mats-industrial-matting.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">absorbent mats<\/a> to prevent potential <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/is-your-workplace-at-risk-for-slip-and-fall-accidents\/\">slip-and-fall injuries<\/a>. Similarly, keep walkways safe by closing all drawers and cabinet doors when they&#8217;re not in use.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Put trash where it belongs.<\/strong> Appropriately separate and place all waste in designated trash containers. This includes everything from discarded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/keep-your-workplace-clean-with-a-cigarette-receptacle\/\">cigarette butts<\/a>, to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/disposing-of-oil-soaked-rags-what-you-should-know\/\">oily rags<\/a>, or hazardous waste. If you find that employees leave debris in specific areas, reevaluate where the nearest trash receptacle is and how you can make it more accessible and convenient.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Swift Spill Response:<\/strong> Immediately address and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/see-a-spill-wipe-it-up-fast\/\">clean up liquid spills<\/a>. Shop towels, wipers, and rags are great ways to keep small messes in check. Whereas an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/all-in-one-spill-kits-prepare-you-for-anything\/\">all-in-one spill kit<\/a> makes it easy to address larger volumes of leaking liquids.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Ready to get started? You should make your plan as organized as you want your facility to be. Develop standard operating procedures to keep systems in place and tackle your workplace in sections to ensure you thoroughly straighten every inch of the facility. Treat your \u201chousekeeping\u201d the same way you treat inventory management or audit events by assigning a task force and working out a plan.<\/p>\n<p>A clean workspace is a safe workplace, so don\u2019t wait to make sure yours is in tip-top shape!<\/p>\n<h4>Partner with AbsorbentsOnline and Equip Your Workplace with the Tools You Need<\/h4>\n<div class=\"cta\" style=\"padding-bottom: 1em;\"><em>Need the right equipment to organize your workplace? AbsorbentsOnline can help. Contact Travis Zdrazil at <a href=\"mailto:travis@absorbentsonline.com\">travis@absorbentsonline.com<\/a>\u00a0or <a class=\"phone\" href=\"tel:18008699633\">(800) 869-9633<\/a>.<\/em><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><em>This is a revision to a blog post with an original publication date of <strong>December 6, 2016<\/strong><\/em><\/span>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Guide to Good Housekeeping Practices for Your Business or Facility How many accidents occur every year in your workplace due to clutter and messes? How frequently are people slipping, tripping, or falling over misplaced items and bumping into things or knocking them down? 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