HOSPITALITY HOUSEKEEPING SAFETY

Upon completion of the course, the participants will be able to:

Identify safety procedures that relate to task commonly performed by the housekeeping staff.

Describe the steps involved in a job safety analysis and identify the basic elements of a safety training program.

Identify common cleaning chemicals used by housekeeping operations.

Explain how OSHA regulations apply to hotel operations.

Describe how housekeeping departments comply with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard.

Identify housekeeping’s security responsibilities in relation to theft, key control, and lost and found procedures.

Describe hotel responsibilities in relation to emergencies such as bomb threats and fire.