CHP Health & Safety Standards 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When a housekeeper finds a used needle in a guest room, what is the correct first action?
- Pick it up with gloves and dispose in regular trash
- Use a puncture-resistant sharps container to dispose of it (Correct answer)
- Leave it and notify management without touching it
- Wrap it in a towel and place in the hallway
Correct answer: Use a puncture-resistant sharps container to dispose of it
Used needles must be placed in a puncture-resistant sharps container to prevent needlestick injuries and comply with bloodborne pathogen standards.
Question 2: Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when handling chemicals with a pH above 12?
- Latex gloves only
- Safety glasses only
- Chemical-resistant gloves and eye protection (Correct answer)
- A dust mask and apron
Correct answer: Chemical-resistant gloves and eye protection
Highly alkaline chemicals (pH above 12) require chemical-resistant gloves and eye protection to prevent burns and splashes.
Question 3: What does the acronym SDS stand for in a housekeeping safety context?
- Standard Disinfection Schedule
- Safety Data Sheet (Correct answer)
- Surface Decontamination System
- Sanitation and Disposal Standards
Correct answer: Safety Data Sheet
SDS stands for Safety Data Sheet, which provides hazard information, handling instructions, and emergency procedures for chemical products.
Question 4: A housekeeper notices a wet floor sign is missing after mopping. What should they do?
- Continue cleaning and place the sign when available
- Stop mopping until a wet floor sign is retrieved (Correct answer)
- Mop only areas with low foot traffic
- Ask a coworker to watch the area
Correct answer: Stop mopping until a wet floor sign is retrieved
Wet floor signs must be posted before mopping begins to warn others of slip hazards and comply with OSHA fall prevention requirements.
Question 5: Which of the following is a bloodborne pathogen that housekeepers must be trained to protect against?
- Salmonella
- Hepatitis B virus (HBV) (Correct answer)
- Influenza A
- E. coli
Correct answer: Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
Hepatitis B virus is a bloodborne pathogen covered under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), which applies to housekeeping staff.
Question 6: What is the purpose of a lockout/tagout procedure in a hotel maintenance context?
- To secure guest rooms during cleaning
- To prevent accidental activation of equipment during maintenance (Correct answer)
- To tag chemicals that are expired
- To lock cleaning supply carts when unattended
Correct answer: To prevent accidental activation of equipment during maintenance
Lockout/tagout procedures ensure that machinery or electrical equipment cannot be accidentally energized while workers are performing maintenance or repairs.
Question 7: How often should a housekeeper wash their hands during a typical room cleaning shift?
- Only at the beginning and end of the shift
- Only after using the restroom
- Before entering each new room and after handling soiled linens or waste (Correct answer)
- Once every two hours
Correct answer: Before entering each new room and after handling soiled linens or waste
Hand hygiene should occur before entering each room and after contact with soiled items to prevent cross-contamination between guest rooms.
CHP Health & Safety Standards 2
When a housekeeper finds a used needle in a guest room, what is the correct first action?