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

Answer

OSHA's HazCom Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires employers to provide training and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all hazardous chemicals employees may encounter.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

OSHA

Answer

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is responsible for setting and enforcing workplace safety and health standards.

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

Answer

Reviewing the SDS for the implicated chemical and removing it from use pending a full hazard evaluation is the appropriate first step to protect employee health.

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

Answer

A JHA breaks down a job into steps, identifies potential hazards at each step, and recommends controls to eliminate or reduce those hazards.

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

Answer

OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard requires disposable gloves and eye protection (when splashing is possible) when handling blood or OPIM.

(CEH) Certified Executive Housekeeper Practice Test

(CEH) Certified Executive Housekeeper Practice Test

CEH Health and Safety Regulations 2