Pit Cleaning and House Keeping

• Good housekeeping is essential to provide a safe work place. It will result in lesser accidents and will reduce fire hazards as well.
• Cleaning up the work area is part of the job. A job is not completed until the residue or tools are cleaned up.
• Habits of good housekeeping, such as putting away all tools and supplies and keeping floors clean and free of debris, can go a long way toward reducing accidents.
• Be sure that doors, passages and electrical panels, switches, etc. are not blocked in any way.
• Never clean out a pit without assistance.
• Use proper tools. Don't remove material by hand. Be carefull to avoid broken glass or sharp metal points.
• Assistance is also needed to clean screens or suction lines in pit area.