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Importance of good house keeping: people can live in any kind of environment but for a decent environment
it is important to follow a habit of “good housekeeping.’ In the same way training can be imparted under any
conditions. But when the training is imparted in an environment, which creates better students, then teaching will
be effective. Hence it is the responsibility of an instructor imparting training to create a positive atmosphere for
learning. This is possible only when the trainer adopts the principle of good housekeeping. Good housekeeping
is creating a favorite environment and providing sufficient facilities for positive and active learning. Someone in a
house arranges the furniture and other items of a house properly and are assessed easily when they are required,
then we can say the person has very good knowledge of housekeeping. So good housekeeping means proper
placement of everything in proper way.
Elements of good house keeping

Cleanliness: The first and foremost thing of housekeeping, which has to be taken care is cleanliness. If the place
of work or the place where the training is imported is untidy trainees will not have interest to undergo training in
such environment.
Maintenance of floor: Floor must be maintained properly. It must be free from oil, grease, water and other
slippery things. Floor level must be uniform so that it will not be difficult for fixing machines and also for the
movement of men and material.
Placing of machines: Machinery items must be placed properly. In running condition, the machines should not
cause any sort of damage to the person moving around the machine. Care should be taken to see that heavy
equipment has proper foundation. Overcrowding in one place to be avoided.
Gangways: For the movement of men and material proper gangways and storage space should be provided.
It should have minimum width as required and should be marked with suitable color (ex. Yellow or white printed
lines for walking).
Storage of materials: After obtaining the training materials from the stores the instructor has to store in a proper
peace. Explosives and Inflammable items should be kept at a distance in order to avoid accidents. Storage must
be in such a manner that the material should be available for use at a right time.

Scrap and waste materials: It must be collected before disposing it. For metal scraps, enquires must be made to
find out if they can be purchased by some agents, which may be useful for them. Waste items must be disposed-
off in a proper manner.
Lighting and ventilation: Without proper ventilation and lighting it will not be possible for doing any kind of
work at the workshop. Lighting can be made available by using tube lights but care should be taken to see that
brightness is not too much and it should not be too dull. Natural lighting is always preferred. Proper lighting avoids
accidents and enhances the speed of work. Ventilation must be provided by the use of fans and natural ventilators.

Colour dynamics: Colour plays important role in workshops. Proper use of colours in work place, equipment’s
are important. Light colours give or create pleasant atmosphere. Ceiling must be in white, walls must be with light
colours, machinery equipment’s normally in olive green. By looking at the colours we can make out what it exactly
means. For example: When the red bulb glows it means ‘stop’ and when the yellow bulb glows it means ‘be ready
or alert’ and when the green bulb glows it means ‘proceed or go’.
Fire extinguishers and first aid: As per the Factory’s act every institution is required to have fire extinguishers.
Students must be trained to use them if fire breaks out. Carbon dioxide is normally used as a fire extinguisher
agent. Some other agents used are Carbon tetra chloride, soda acid foam and sand. Even after taking all kinds
of preventive measures there is a possibility of an accident in case of which all the sections must be able to help
themselves without waiting for a doctor. There must be a first aid box, which M contains all essential materials by
which an injured person can be treated immediately. Teacher must also train the students how to use it when it is
needed. It is absolutely necessary to locate the box in a place where pupil can have easy access. Finally, it can
be said that a training workshop should be designed keeping in view of all the above aspects which will be an
ideal place for imparting training.

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CITS : Automotive - Mechanic Diesel - Lesson 01 - 04