Principles Of Housekeeping

Developer Hassan Sommroo Compliance Executive Reviewer Talal Khan Director
Approver Asad Malik CEO Name Title Date Signature

Revision Date Description

00 November 2017 First Issue
Document Revision and Approval
Proc. No: LEATHERTEX (PVT.) LTD./HSE/SP-004
Proc. Title: House Keeping Procedure

Table of Contents

1. Purpose 3
2. Scope 3
3. Roles and Responsibilities 3
4. Equipment/Software 3
5. Terminology 3
6. Procedure 4
7 Records 8
8 Legal Requirements and References 8

1. Purpose

The purpose of this document is to outline the Housekeeping Procedure to achieve the following objectives, utilizing the 5S principles:

• Ensure all Work areas are safe and free of hazardous or dangerous conditions

They should ascertain this at the beginning of the shift inspection itself and any housekeeping issues/observations to be brought to the notice of immediate supervisor for further. Any flying debris such as papers, plastic sheets, cotton waste, litter etc. which might cause obstruction to rotating equipment are immediately picked up and disposed through waste bins / skips located at various points in the plant areas.

Maintenance personnel are also responsible to ensure proper cleanliness of the area surrounding the equipment after completion of their maintenance activities.

6.3.1.2 Equipment Cleanliness

Routine Cleaning of Operational equipment shall be done under the supervision of Operation staff only. This may be done by the operation staff or a contractor appointed for the same.
Equipment under maintenance and the surrounding area shall be cleaned thoroughly by the respective maintenance sections after the maintenance activity.
Permit to work should not be cleared by SE unless the equipment are released in a clean and proper condition for restoration into service.

6.3.1.3 General Daily cleaning of open

6.4.4 These Team leaders shall ensure that all areas are cleaned and in tidy condition and housekeeping habit is continually improved to maintain housekeeping sustainability.
6.4.5 They shall ensure cleanliness and good housekeeping is properly maintained and the procedure is fully implemented.
6.4.6 PM shall conduct a Monthly housekeeping day in their plant, in which all employees & contractors will participate, to promote housekeeping awareness in employees and contractors.
6.4.7 The Housekeeping Inspection Checklist (LEATHERTEX (PVT.) LTD./HSE/SP-004/FM-001) shall be used for checking the assigned areas and verify compliance to the housekeeping requirements.
6.4.8 A copy of the completed Housekeeping Inspection checklist shall be handed over to the QEHS Representative for record keeping and follow-up action by them.
6.4.9 Proper corrective actions for action points arising from the inspections need to be taken by respective Departmental Managers/Engineers/Supervisors within an agreed period of time.

6.5 Training

Housekeeping awareness sessions, Tool Box Talks and briefings shall be conducted by QEHS Representative during employees’ induction as well as refresher