{"id":32427,"date":"2023-12-05T01:31:46","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T01:31:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hradev.connexionpoint.com.au\/?p=32427"},"modified":"2024-01-15T15:19:11","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T04:19:11","slug":"workplace-housekeeping-how-to-minimise-injuries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hradev.connexionpoint.com.au\/?p=32427","title":{"rendered":"Workplace Housekeeping &#8211; How to minimise injuries"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"32427\" class=\"elementor elementor-32427\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e0505bf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e0505bf\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-28ee58a\" data-id=\"28ee58a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da3bcbf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"da3bcbf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.22.0 - 26-06-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 13.5pt; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; text-indent: 0cm; color: var( --e-global-color-b4968c6 ); background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">When we think of housekeeping, we think vacuuming,&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 13.5pt; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; text-indent: 0cm; color: var( --e-global-color-b4968c6 ); background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">mopping, dusting and polishing surfaces.&nbsp; Workplace housekeeping is well&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 13.5pt; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; text-indent: 0cm; color: var( --e-global-color-b4968c6 ); background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">beyond this and is a mandatory factor in workplace safety.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm; text-indent: 0cm; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Ensuring your workplace incorporates housekeeping into everyday life, can prevent injuries, improve productivity and morale, minimise risk of potential fines and challenges of non-compliance and makes a really good first impression on any visitors including customers to your site.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm; text-indent: 0cm; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">It is everyone\u2019s responsibility to incorporate housekeeping and by implementing detailed safety programs and demonstrating management\u2019s commitment, it will quickly become second nature to all.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm; text-indent: 0cm; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Common hazards identified in workplaces varying from office buildings, warehouses, factories, and manufacturing plants include:<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm; text-indent: 0cm; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><b><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Slips, Trips and Falls<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm; text-indent: 0cm; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Tips for the prevention of slips, trips and falls may include:<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Keeping all walkways and pedestrian access ways clear and free from clutter and debris<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Clean up any\/all spills, regardless of who caused it<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Ensure correct protocols are followed when cleaning up hazardous spills<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Ensure flooring is adequate and undamaged<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Replace\/repair any damaged flooring<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Do not store items in stairwells<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Use signage to notify of wet areas\/no access areas<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Use mirrors for blind spots<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Use anti slip flooring where required<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Use adequate lighting<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm; text-indent: 0cm; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><b><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Fire Hazards<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Combustible materials should only be kept in the work area in amounts required for the job<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">When not used, combustible materials are to be kept in an assigned safe storage area<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Any flammable materials should be stored in designated areas away from any ignition source<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Ensure fire doors are free from obstructions<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Ensure fire extinguishers, hoses and sprinklers are free from obstructions<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Ensure clothing contaminated with flammable liquids are changes immediately<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Electrical hazards can be minimised by conducting electrical test and tagging and disposal of damaged electrical equipment<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm; text-indent: 0cm; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><b><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Falling Objects<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Place heavy objects on lower shelves<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Keep equipment away from the edge of desks and benches<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Use appropriate equipment to ensure items are secure when stacked or shelved such as netting, cages etc<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Ensure items are not over stacked<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Replace damaged\/broken pallets<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm; text-indent: 0cm; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><b><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Clutter<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Minimise clutter where possible<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Return tools, equipment and files to appropriate storage when not in use<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Ensure work areas have as much moving space as possible to minimise the need to twist<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm 13.5pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Empty rubbish bins and other trash receptacles prior to them overflowing<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm; text-indent: 0cm; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Every worker has a responsibility to participate in workplace housekeeping by keeping their work areas tidy, storing materials appropriately, cleaning any spills that may occur and reporting any safety hazards immediately.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm; text-indent: 0cm; line-height: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Montserrat; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\">Employers can adopt appropriate written policies and procedures and regularly train employees to enable their assistance with workplace housekeeping and reporting of hazards.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6551acb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6551acb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-28ebcfb\" data-id=\"28ebcfb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6898de3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6898de3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 13.5pt 0cm; 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