Who is responsible for housekeeping safety at the jobsite, lab, or work area?

• A. the supervisor
• B. the workers on the job
• C. the safety officer
• D. the building owner

Answer: (B)

Housekeeping safety hinges on keeping the work area clean, organized, and free from hazards as you work. The daily actions that prevent trips, slips, spills, and improper storage are performed by the people doing the job. They’re the ones who clear walkways, secure cords, store materials properly, and clean up spills promptly. Supervisors, safety officers, and building owners provide rules, oversight, and the overall safety program, but the actual housekeeping work happens by the workers on the job. So the responsibility for housekeeping safety in the immediate work area rests with the workers on the job.