“Housekeeping is often one of the first things that OSHA will consider during an inspection. Additionally, establishment of a proper housekeeping plan for a facility that produces fugitive dust is a requirement of NFPA 654, Chapter 8 – Fugitive Dust…

Cleanup procedures for fugitive dust accumulations (7.3) First thing: “Fugitive dust shall not be allowed to accumulate to a level that obscures the color of the surface beneath it.” (7.3.1) Second: “It shall be permissible to establish, in a building…