Maintain a safe working environment.

Maintenance should include regular inspections and should result in identifying potential hazards on a jobsite or in the lab, such as

  • unstable or improperly erected scaffolding
  • electrical hazards
  • jobsite debris
  • improperly stored materials
  • air quality hazards

and when present, must be remedied by appropriate measures and comply with school and instructor's guidelines.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What are some examples of jobsite hazards?
  • Why is it important to use good housekeeping standards on a jobsite?
  • Why is it important to store materials and tools in their proper place?