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Management of Facilities & Resources Flashcards

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  1. Which inventory management method ensures that older cleaning supplies are used before newer stock?

    Answer: FIFO (First In, First Out)

    FIFO (First In, First Out) ensures older stock is consumed before newer supplies, preventing expiration and waste.

  2. A custodial supervisor notices that paper towel consumption has increased by 40% over the past month. What is the FIRST step to take?

    Answer: Conduct an audit to identify the cause of the increase

    An audit helps identify whether the increase is due to waste, theft, increased occupancy, or equipment malfunction before taking action.

  3. Which scheduling approach assigns custodial staff to specific zones or areas they are solely responsible for maintaining?

    Answer: Zone cleaning

    Zone cleaning assigns individual workers to specific areas, promoting accountability and consistent quality in each zone.

  4. What does a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS/SDS) primarily communicate to custodial staff?

    Answer: Hazard information, safe handling, and emergency procedures for a chemical

    SDS documents provide critical safety information including hazards, PPE requirements, first aid, and spill response for each chemical.

  5. In custodial management, what is the purpose of a 'work loading' calculation?

    Answer: To calculate how many staff hours are needed to clean a given area

    Work loading calculates staffing needs by dividing total cleanable square footage by the production rate per worker per hour.

  6. Which type of floor finish application requires stripping the old finish completely before reapplication?

    Answer: Strip and refinish

    Strip and refinish removes all existing finish layers down to the bare floor before applying new coats, restoring maximum appearance and protection.

  7. When selecting a commercial vacuum cleaner for a healthcare facility, which feature is MOST critical?

    Answer: HEPA filtration

    HEPA filtration captures 99.97% of particles 0.3 microns or larger, preventing the spread of pathogens and allergens in healthcare settings.