Clean, Orderly, Dry Is A System

Clean, orderly, dry is an operating system for the floor. OSHA's clean, orderly, and dry language is powerful because it is visible. Clean means contamination is removed before it changes traction. Orderly means objects have a home outside the walking path. Dry means normal work does not leave employees stepping through water, oil, ice, or residue without drainage or dry standing places. The system view matters. A floor is not safe because it was cleaned once. It stays safe when ownership, inspection timing, storage rules, spill escalation, and repair reporting work together. The hierarchy of controls pushes the team to…

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