Health and Safety Regulations Flashcards
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Which of the following is the correct order of steps when responding to a chemical spill in a guest room?
Answer: Identify the chemical via SDS, use appropriate PPE, then contain and clean the spill
Proper spill response requires identifying the chemical and hazards via SDS, donning appropriate PPE, then containing and cleaning the spill safely.
OSHA's ergonomics guidelines for housekeeping recommend which practice to reduce musculoskeletal injuries?
Answer: Using long-handled tools to minimize bending and stooping
Using long-handled tools (mops, dusters, squeegees) reduces bending and awkward postures that lead to musculoskeletal injuries.
When mixing cleaning chemicals, which combination is MOST dangerous and must never be done?
Answer: Bleach and ammonia-based cleaners
Mixing bleach and ammonia produces toxic chloramine gas, which can cause serious respiratory harm or death.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), what obligation does a hotel housekeeping department have regarding staff with disabilities?
Answer: Provide reasonable accommodations unless doing so causes undue hardship
The ADA requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, as long as it does not cause undue hardship.
What is the minimum required width for accessible routes in hotel corridors under ADA standards?
Answer: 36 inches
ADA standards require accessible routes to be at least 36 inches wide to allow wheelchair passage.
A housekeeper notices a frayed electrical cord on a room's bedside lamp. The BEST immediate action is to:
Answer: Remove the lamp from service and tag it for repair
Removing damaged electrical equipment from service and tagging it for repair prevents electric shock or fire hazards.
What is the primary purpose of OSHA's 'General Duty Clause' as it applies to housekeeping departments?
Answer: To mandate that employers provide a workplace free from recognized serious hazards
The General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act) requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm.