CEH Health and Safety Regulations 2

Question 1

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, what must housekeeping staff receive before working with hazardous cleaning chemicals?

Accepted Answer

Training and access to Safety Data Sheets

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Verbal instructions from a supervisor

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A written test on chemical names

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A doctor's clearance form

Question 2

Which federal agency sets and enforces workplace safety standards for housekeeping employees in the United States?

Accepted Answer

OSHA

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EPA

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CDC

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NIOSH

Question 3

A housekeeper reports tingling hands after using a new floor stripper daily. The executive housekeeper's FIRST action should be to:

Accepted Answer

Review the SDS and remove the product pending evaluation

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Tell the employee to wear thicker gloves

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File a workers' compensation claim

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Switch to a different brand with similar ingredients

Question 4

What is the purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) in a housekeeping department?

Accepted Answer

To identify and control hazards associated with specific job tasks

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To evaluate employee performance ratings

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To schedule preventive maintenance on equipment

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To track inventory usage by task

Question 5

Which type of PPE is required when housekeeping staff must clean up blood or body fluid spills?

Accepted Answer

Disposable gloves and eye protection

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Steel-toed boots and hard hat

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Chemical-resistant apron only

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Respirator and ear protection

Question 6

What does 'LOTO' stand for in a housekeeping safety context?

Accepted Answer

Lockout/Tagout

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Limit Output, Test Often

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Low Oxygen, Toxic Output

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Label, Operate, Tag, Observe

Question 7

A new cleaning product is introduced to the department. According to OSHA HazCom, employees must be trained:

Accepted Answer

Before they work with the new chemical

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Within 30 days of first use

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At the annual safety review

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Only if the chemical is classified as highly toxic