Title: Cleanliness and Safety
Course: 2016FA-MCO-110-401 > Section: Module 6: Safety and Security

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The Importance of Custodial Service

The sources of safety issues are plentiful yet varied in all sectors of MCO, but the common core thread with the biggest impact is cleanliness.  Custodial services at MCO facilities mean more than just a nice looking building and may be handled by an outside vendor or largely placed upon the shoulders of the MCO facilities operations team.  Either way, the benefits are myriad:

- Clean floors prevent slips
- Clean surfaces in common areas prevent infection
- Removal of trash prevents pest problems

The list of direct benefits goes on, but there are also indirect benefits.  If floors are not kept clean, MCO operators may not notice an accumulation of fluid or rust coming from overhead piping.  Excessive amounts of dust may interfere with high-sensitivity smoke / air-quality monitoring systems.

Objectives met:
- C6
- 6.7