Good Housekeeping

Good housekeeping is one of the cost-effective ways to prevent pollutants contamination in stormwater from industrial activities at the source. The following are some simple procedures that a facility can consider incorporating into an effective good housekeeping program:

• Improve operation and maintenance of industrial machinery and processes

• Implement careful material storage practices

• Maintain up-to-date material inventory

• Identify all chemical substances present in the workplace

• Label all containers showing name and type of substance, stock number, etc.

• Schedule routine cleanup operations

• Maintain well-organized work areas

• Train employees about good housekeeping practice

Copyright @ January,2005 Prepared by Transportation Environmental Resource Center (TERC)