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Health & Safety Regulations Flashcards

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  1. Under the OSHA Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) standard, when must a housekeeper stop work and notify maintenance?

    Answer: When equipment such as a floor buffer is malfunctioning or has exposed wiring

    Malfunctioning or damaged equipment with exposed wiring poses electrocution risks and must be taken out of service under LOTO procedures.

  2. Which label system is commonly used on chemical containers to communicate hazard levels quickly in US workplaces?

    Answer: NFPA 704 or GHS-compliant labels

    GHS (Globally Harmonized System) labels with pictograms are required under OSHA HazCom 2012, and NFPA 704 diamond labels are widely used for rapid hazard communication.

  3. A housekeeper finds a used hypodermic needle in a guest room. What is the correct procedure?

    Answer: Use tongs or a mechanical device to place it in a sharps container

    Needles must never be picked up by hand; use tongs or a mechanical picker and deposit in an approved sharps (puncture-resistant) container to prevent needlestick injuries.

  4. What is the primary purpose of OSHA's Right-to-Know laws as they apply to housekeeping staff?

    Answer: To ensure workers are informed about the hazardous substances they work with

    Right-to-Know laws require employers to inform and train workers about the hazardous chemicals in their workplace so they can protect themselves.

  5. When using a backpack vacuum cleaner, what ergonomic practice helps prevent musculoskeletal injury?

    Answer: Adjusting the harness so the weight is evenly distributed on the back and hips

    Proper harness adjustment distributes weight evenly, reducing strain on the spine and shoulders and lowering the risk of musculoskeletal disorders.

  6. Which of the following is a leading cause of injury among professional housekeepers in the US according to occupational health data?

    Answer: Musculoskeletal disorders from repetitive motion and overexertion

    Repetitive motion, lifting, pushing carts, and overexertion make musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) the most common occupational injury among hotel and facility housekeepers.

  7. What action should a housekeeper take before entering a room where pesticide treatment has recently been performed?

    Answer: Check the re-entry interval on the pesticide label and wait the required time

    Pesticide labels specify a re-entry interval (REI)—the minimum time before unprotected workers may enter a treated area—which must be strictly followed for safety.