Workplace Housekeeping & Cleanliness Quiz

1

What is the primary purpose of workplace housekeeping?

To make the workplace look nice

To prevent accidents and injuries by maintaining a clean, organized work environment

To save money on cleaning supplies

To impress visitors

2

What should you do with spilled liquids immediately?

Leave them to dry naturally

Clean them up immediately and mark the area if needed

Wait for someone else to clean them

Cover them with paper

3

How should tools and equipment be stored when not in use?

Left wherever they were last used

Stored in designated locations and properly secured

Thrown in a pile

Left on the floor

4

What should you do with waste materials?

Leave them anywhere

Dispose of them in appropriate containers immediately

Pile them up in a corner

Throw them out the window

5

What is the purpose of keeping walkways clear?

To save space

To prevent trips, slips, and falls

To make the workplace look bigger

To save money

6

You should report housekeeping issues to your supervisor.

True

False

7

What should you do with oily rags and flammable materials?

Leave them on the floor

Store them in designated fire-safe containers

Throw them in regular trash

Burn them

8

How often should work areas be cleaned?

Never

Only when they get dirty

Regularly as part of daily work routine

Once a year

9

What should you do with broken or damaged equipment?

Continue using it

Remove it from service and report it

Hide it

Throw it away immediately

10

What is the purpose of proper lighting in the workplace?

To save energy

To improve visibility and prevent accidents

To make the workplace look better

To keep workers warm

11

What should you do with electrical cords?

Leave them across walkways

Keep them organized and out of walkways

Tangle them together

Cover them with rugs

12

Good housekeeping is everyone's responsibility.

True

False

13

What should you do with storage areas?

Leave them disorganized

Keep them organized and properly labeled

Fill them to capacity

Lock them permanently

14

What is the purpose of regular inspections?

To waste time

To identify and correct housekeeping issues

To make workers nervous

To save money

15

What should you do if you see a housekeeping hazard?

Ignore it

Address it immediately if safe to do so, or report it

Wait for someone else to fix it

Cover it up