Maintenance should be ongoing and include regular inspection of the work environment. Maintenance should result in identifying potential hazards on a job site or in the lab, such as

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

When present, hazards must be remedied by appropriate measures, in compliance with school and instructor guidelines. 

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are examples of job-site hazards?
• Why is it important to maintain a safe working environment?
• Why is it important to store materials and tools in their proper places?