Task 2
Describe the importance of good
housekeeping arrangements (such as
cleaning down work surfaces; putting
storage devices, manuals and
unwanted items of equipment into
safe storage; leaving the work area in
a safe and tidy condition).
The importance of good
housekeeping:
• Cleaning down work surfaces.
• Filing disks, manuals and unneeded
items of equipment into safe storage.
• Leaving the work area in a safe and
tidy condition.
• Cleaning down work surfaces.
– Remove dirt to reduce bacteria
– Remove dust to reduce asthma risk
• Filing disks, manuals and unneeded items of
equipment into safe storage.
– So that they can be found when needed
– So that they don’t get damaged or lost
– Reduce risk of injury from falling items
• Leaving the work area in a safe and tidy
condition.
– So that anyone else working there is safe
– To demonstrate a professional and efficient attitude