Housekeeping

When on board a vessel, your living and working quarters are the same, so standards for cleanliness are high. An overloaded shelf, abandoned hose, or oil spilled on the deck can be disastrous. Bad housekeeping isn't just poor seamanship - it's a serious safety risk to you and your crew. In this video, you'll learn how to improve worker safety and reduce injuries by creating a targeted housekeeping program.

Topics:

• See the benefits of good housekeeping, and how to establish and maintain a housekeeping program on your vessel
• Learn best practices for keeping walkways, work surfaces, and the galley clean
• Understand how to correctly handle and dispose of hazardous waste
• Review tips for dust and dirt removal, including what not to do