Health and Safety Regulations Flashcards
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Which regulation requires hotels with 11 or more employees to post OSHA's 'Job Safety and Health: It's the Law' poster?
Answer: The OSH Act of 1970
The OSH Act of 1970 requires employers covered by OSHA to display the OSHA workplace poster informing workers of their rights and employer obligations.
When lifting a heavy linen bag, which technique is MOST protective against lower back injury?
Answer: Bend at the knees, keep the back straight, and hold the load close to the body
Bending at the knees, maintaining a neutral spine, and keeping the load close uses leg muscles and minimizes spinal disc stress.
An executive housekeeper discovers that a staff member was injured but did not report it for two weeks. Under OSHA, the employer must record work-related injuries within:
Answer: 7 calendar days of receiving information about the injury
OSHA requires employers to record work-related injuries and illnesses on the OSHA 300 Log within 7 calendar days of receiving information about the case.
What is a confined space, and why must housekeeping staff be aware of them in a hotel?
Answer: A space large enough to bodily enter, not designed for continuous occupancy, with limited entry/exit; hazardous atmospheres can accumulate
OSHA defines a confined space as one large enough to enter, not intended for continuous occupancy, and with limited means of entry/exit; hotel utility rooms and pits can qualify and may harbor toxic or oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
What does a Safety Data Sheet Section 8 specifically address?
Answer: Exposure controls and personal protective equipment
SDS Section 8 (Exposure Controls/Personal Protection) details occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and recommended PPE for safe handling.
In the context of hotel emergency preparedness, an executive housekeeper's role during an evacuation includes:
Answer: Accounting for all staff and reporting to the designated assembly point
During an evacuation, the executive housekeeper is responsible for accounting for all housekeeping staff and reporting their status to the incident commander at the assembly point.
Which action BEST demonstrates a proactive safety culture in a housekeeping department?
Answer: Conducting near-miss reporting and regular safety huddles to identify hazards before injuries occur
A proactive safety culture emphasizes near-miss reporting and regular safety communication to identify and correct hazards before they result in injuries.