🧹 SOP 19 — Housekeeping and Walkway

SOP Name:         Housekeeping and Walkway
Process Code:     HOUSEKEEPING_V1
Version:          V1
Owner:            Factory Supervisor
Applies To:       Factory Supervisor, Labour Team
Frequency:        Daily
Last Updated:     2026-06-25
Review Frequency: Monthly

1. Purpose

Keep the factory safe, clean and easy to work in.

2. Who Is Responsible

Factory Supervisor — runs the closing housekeeping check.
Labour team — cleans and stores tools.

3. When To Use This SOP

Daily, especially at end of production before closing the factory.

4. Visual Process Flow

flowchart TD
A[Production ends] --> B[Clear walkways]
B --> C[Remove broken bricks]
C --> D[Store tools in fixed place]
D --> E[Protect cement / clean machine area]
E --> F[Housekeeping check before closing]

5. Step-by-Step Visual SOP

Keep raw material zones separate.
Keep walkways clear.
Remove broken bricks from the working area.
Keep tools in their fixed location.
Keep cement storage dry.
Clean the machine area after production.
Close the factory only after the housekeeping check. [PHOTO: Clean work area]

6. Do / Don't

✅ Do	❌ Don't
Clear walkways daily	Leave broken bricks underfoot
Return tools to fixed spots	Leave tools scattered
Close only after the check	Lock up with the area uncleaned

7. Checklist

[ ] Walkway clear
[ ] Broken bricks removed
[ ] Tools stored
[ ] Cement protected
[ ] Machine area cleaned
[ ] Material zones neat

8. Records To Update

🔵 End-of-day housekeeping check note

9. Escalation Rule

Inform Ram/Srinivasan if the area cannot be made safe/clean (e.g. blocked walkway, damaged storage).

10. Common Mistakes

Leaving broken bricks in the walkway.
Not protecting cement overnight.
Closing before the machine area is cleaned.

11. Improvement Suggestion

If you find a better way to do this process, add a comment below or submit an improvement request in the SOP Improvement Register.

Automation Readiness

Telegram command: /housekeeping
n8n workflow:     wf_housekeeping_v1
Odoo object:      (none — checklist only)
Approval role:    Factory Supervisor
Supabase table:   housekeeping_checks
Status:           Future automation