Clean Your Workspace

One huge contributory cause of so many accidents and injuries might surprise you -  bad housekeeping. Clutter, trash, and unused equipment tend to accumulate in our work spaces and all it takes is one unsuspecting employee who isn’t paying attention to slip, trip, or fall and hurt themselves.

Mom had a point when she harped about toys left on the stairs, the importance of cleaning our rooms, and why it’s better to clean up spilt milk rather than cry over it. It’s common sense. The neater and more organized the home is, the safer the haven. The same goes for our work environments. We can work more efficiently and prevent accidents when things are orderly. So, the next time you see trash or debris in the warehouse aisles, cartons of papers or boxes cluttering the office hallways, pieces of shrink wrap hanging off of pallets, or plastic strapping, hoses, or extension cords on the floor, take a second to pick them up and create a pathway that is free of obstacles.