When people think of major hazards in the workplace, poor housekeeping likely isn’t the first thing to spring to mind, but a cluttered, disorganized workplace can lead to deadly consequences. Consider what could happen if fire exits were blocked by piled up equipment or materials and workers couldn’t get to safety in time. Other examples could include fatal foodborne illnesses caused by filthy production machinery or people on the ground being injured or killed when high winds pick up and throw unsecured building materials. Here are seven statistics relating to housekeeping and workplace safety:

1. According to the US Department of Labor, 15percent of […]

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