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Housekeeping is the management, care and servicing of a facility’s property and equipment. It is more than keeping the shop floor clean. It has an effect on:

• Good habits of employees
• Safety and productivity
• Morale- Employees taking pride in their work and work spaces
• Customer relations
• Compliance with OSHA, EPA & DOT Regulations

Why does good housekeeping matter?

• A clean environment reduces injuries, saving money that would otherwise spent on workplace compensation claims
• Clutter slows down work; it takes more time to find tools if they are not in the right place, and untended messes get in the way of work areas.
• What is your customer’s first impression? Of course the showroom is spotless, but what about other public areas of your dealership, and what if customers have a view of the service bay?
• OSHA regulatory standard 29 CFR 1910.22 states that “all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms shall be kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition (the catch-all read more).”

You may also like these resources:

2012-10-11 10.03 Yuck! Housekeeping Regulations for Dealers that You Just Have to Know [Webinar]

Spring Cleaning for Three Trouble Areas in the Service Bay

OSHA Fines Auto Parts and Used Car Dealer $49,000 for Safety and Health Violations: Conclusion