MPH Master of Public Health: Hospitality Industry Basics 4

Question 1

Which federal law primarily governs occupational safety standards for hotel and restaurant workers in the US?

Accepted Answer

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act)

Answer

The OSH Act of 1970 established OSHA and mandates employers provide a workplace free from recognized hazards.

Question 2

In the context of hotel health promotion, which approach aligns best with the social-ecological model?

Accepted Answer

Implementing healthy food options, wellness amenities, and staff health programs simultaneously

Answer

The social-ecological model addresses multiple levels—individual, organizational, and environmental—requiring multilevel interventions.

Question 3

When a hotel employee tests positive for active tuberculosis, the public health response should include:

Accepted Answer

Contact tracing of co-workers and guests with prolonged exposure

Answer

TB contact tracing identifies exposed individuals for testing and prophylactic treatment, targeting those with significant exposure time.

Question 4

The concept of 'food insecurity' is relevant to hospitality public health primarily because:

Accepted Answer

Hotel and restaurant workers often face food insecurity despite working in food-rich environments

Answer

Many hospitality workers earn low wages and face food insecurity, creating a public health equity concern within the industry workforce.

Question 5

A resort hotel implements a 'green' cleaning program replacing chemical disinfectants with plant-based alternatives. A key public health concern with this change is:

Accepted Answer

Ensuring alternative products maintain sufficient antimicrobial efficacy for infection control

Answer

Green cleaning products must be validated for effectiveness against pathogens to ensure infection control standards are not compromised.

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MPH Master of Public Health: Hospitality Industry Basics 4