Safety in Housekeeping Department
Safety in Housekeeping Department
Safety in Housekeeping Department
DEPARTMENT
You are using cleaning chemicals in
Safety ensures quality for everyone! your job as a housekeeper. When used
safely, they make your job easier and more
MOVING SAFELY is a key factor in efficient. When used in an unsafe manner,
practicing safe work habits. they put you, your co-worker, the hotel, and
the guests in jeopardy. Knowing about the
Will help prevent slips, falls, muscle
chemicals you use will help.
injuries and bruises.
By forming HABITS, you can move GUIDELINES FOR HANDLING
safely and stay healthy CHEMICALS SAFELY
Safe work methods protect the “GUEST” Read container labels and follow
directions
Prevents injury
Make sure containers are not leaking
Makes guests feel comfortable, safe
or damaged
and secure
Be sure chemicals are labeled
Protects guests from incurring added
correctly
expenses should they get hurt
Wear personal equipment such as
(hospital, doctor and medicine bills)
mask, gloves, or goggles when needed
Safe work methods protect “YOU” Do not mix chemicals
Do not sniff contents of containers
Protects body from injury or germs
Protects you from losing hard-earned GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTING EXPOSURE
money due to absence or illness. TO GERMS
Prevents you from practicing bad work
Use different cloths for different
habits that can lead to guest
surfaces
complaining about you
Wear gloves to protect yourself from
Poor work, no recognition, no
contamination
recommendation
Report problems such as blood, urine,
Makes your work easier and more
or other body fluids in the guest room
efficient
Handle soiled linens as little as
Safe work methods protect the “HOTEL” possible
Use disinfectant solution after
Loss of valued employee contributors handling contaminated materials
Loss or damage furnishings
Shorter life of equipment THE MAID’S CART
CLASSIFICATIONS OF FIRES
CLASS A
o Fire occurring in ordinary dry
combustible materials such as
wood, textiles, papers, rubbish,
etc. in these fires, the
quenching and cooling effects of
quantities of water or solutions
containing a high percentage of
water are of full importance.
CLASS B
o Fires in inflammable liquids
such as oils, grease, etc. in
these fires a blanketing effect is
essential.
CLASS C
o Fires in electrical equipment
where the use of non-
conductive agents are required
for extinguishing them.
TYPES OF EXTINGUISHER
CLASSIFICATION/DISTRIBUTION OF
EXTINGUISHER: