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In general industry, what condition must workplaces, passageways and storerooms be kept in?

Clean, orderly and sanitary.

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  3. Free of all furniture

Why: 29 CFR 1910.22 says places of employment, passageways, storerooms and walking-working surfaces must be kept clean, orderly and sanitary. Good housekeeping prevents slips and trips.

Huh, didn't know that: Walking-working surfaces must also be kept free of hazards like leaks, spills, snow and ice.

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Answer: Clean, orderly and sanitary. 29 CFR 1910.22 says places of employment, passageways, storerooms and walking-working surfaces must be kept clean, orderly and sanitary. Good housekeeping prevents slips and trips.

  1. 29 CFR 1910.22 General requirements www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/subtitle-B/chapter-XVII/part-1910/subpart-D/section-1910.22
    kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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