During the course of construction, all manner of messes and debris accumulates throughout the site. Good and consistent housekeeping is crucial for maintaining the safety of your workers from potential hazards that form as a result of a messy workplace—not to mention avoiding the OSHA penalties if an injury does occur. Consider these tips on how to best clean up your construction site so that safety remains assured.
General Housekeeping
Throughout the construction process, ensure that workers are vigilant in keeping all walking and working surface areas, especially stairwells, clear of debris to prevent threats of slipping or tripping. Consistently clearing debris before it has a chance to accumulate will reduce the amount of time needed to clear it away at the end of the day. Furthermore, you don’t want your materials and equipment to be hazards themselves. Potential risks include loose or protruding nails that could puncture the skin and cause tetanus.
Organization and Storage
It’s also important to establish good organization and storage practices for your equipment and materials. Neatly stack and secure materials like lumber or pipes so they can’t fall or obstruct passing workers. Tools should have clearly designated storage spaces and be store away when not in use. Keep your walkways clear of extension cords and either cover or elevate the cords to avoid any tampering or damage. Finally, power down and safely secure machinery when it’s not in use.
Post-Construction Services
After you complete construction in its entirety, it’s important to remember that knowing how to best clean up your construction site means knowing when to call in the experts. The advantages of post-construction cleaning services make them well worth the investment. With professional expertise and equipment that would cost you far more to obtain and operate yourself, these services are invaluable for removing the dust and grime from every nook and cranny of the building and preparing it for future residents. This alone makes them such a necessary investment—the last thing you want is for the future residents to come across broken glass or debris leftover from the construction process, so a thorough deep cleaning is important.
