workplace safety and the hotel industry. housekeeping – the facts 47% higher risk of injury 71%...
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Workplace Safety and the Workplace Safety and the Hotel IndustryHotel Industry
Workplace Safety and the Workplace Safety and the Hotel IndustryHotel Industry
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Housekeeping – The FactsHousekeeping – The FactsHousekeeping – The FactsHousekeeping – The Facts
47% higher risk of injury
71% higher risk of injury
1999 to 2001
2002 to 2005
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Housekeeping – But Why?Housekeeping – But Why?Housekeeping – But Why?Housekeeping – But Why?
Why are these accidents occurring?
– Increased luxury for the guest without decreased responsibilities for the worker.
• Heavier mattresses
• Thicker linens
• More amenities
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Housekeeping – What To Do?Housekeeping – What To Do?Housekeeping – What To Do?Housekeeping – What To Do?
So what can we do?
– Employer Responsibilities
– Employee Responsibilities
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Housekeeping - ResponsibilitiesHousekeeping - ResponsibilitiesHousekeeping - ResponsibilitiesHousekeeping - Responsibilities
Employer Responsibilities
– Job duties for housekeeping should be re-evaluated.
– Investments should be considered to allow for workers to do their job safely.
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Employee Responsibilities
– Inform management of injuries promptly
– Use the tools management provides to do the job safely
– Practice safe work practices as instructed by your employer
Let’s look at what injuries are occurring and some safe work practices for housekeeping employees…
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Housekeeping – Types of InjuriesHousekeeping – Types of InjuriesHousekeeping – Types of InjuriesHousekeeping – Types of Injuries
What Injuries are occurring?– Strains
• Cleaning the bathrooms• Making the beds• Using carts
– Falls:• Tripping over sheets and towels• Slipping on water in the bathrooms
– Contact with Chemicals
– Pinch Points
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Housekeeping: Cleaning the TubsHousekeeping: Cleaning the TubsHousekeeping: Cleaning the TubsHousekeeping: Cleaning the Tubs
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Housekeeping: Cleaning the TubsHousekeeping: Cleaning the TubsHousekeeping: Cleaning the TubsHousekeeping: Cleaning the Tubs
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Housekeeping: Cleaning Tile WallsHousekeeping: Cleaning Tile WallsHousekeeping: Cleaning Tile WallsHousekeeping: Cleaning Tile Walls
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Housekeeping: Cleaning Tile WallsHousekeeping: Cleaning Tile WallsHousekeeping: Cleaning Tile WallsHousekeeping: Cleaning Tile Walls
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Housekeeping: Making BedsHousekeeping: Making BedsHousekeeping: Making BedsHousekeeping: Making Beds
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Housekeeping: Making BedsHousekeeping: Making BedsHousekeeping: Making BedsHousekeeping: Making Beds
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Housekeeping: Using Laundry CartsHousekeeping: Using Laundry CartsHousekeeping: Using Laundry CartsHousekeeping: Using Laundry Carts
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Housekeeping – Slips and TripsHousekeeping – Slips and TripsHousekeeping – Slips and TripsHousekeeping – Slips and Trips
Avoiding Slip, Trip and Fall Hazards– In bathrooms– Around beds
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Housekeeping – Slips and TripsHousekeeping – Slips and TripsHousekeeping – Slips and TripsHousekeeping – Slips and Trips
For Example:
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Housekeeping – Slips and TripsHousekeeping – Slips and TripsHousekeeping – Slips and TripsHousekeeping – Slips and Trips
For Example:
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Housekeeping – Slips and TripsHousekeeping – Slips and TripsHousekeeping – Slips and TripsHousekeeping – Slips and Trips
For Example:
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Housekeeping – Slips and TripsHousekeeping – Slips and TripsHousekeeping – Slips and TripsHousekeeping – Slips and Trips
For Example:
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Housekeeping – Using ChemicalsHousekeeping – Using ChemicalsHousekeeping – Using ChemicalsHousekeeping – Using Chemicals
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Housekeeping – Using ChemicalsHousekeeping – Using ChemicalsHousekeeping – Using ChemicalsHousekeeping – Using Chemicals
When working with chemicals:
• Always wear protective gloves
• Wear eye protection
• No unauthorized chemicals
• Ensure that containers are properly closed
• Inspect gloves daily
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Housekeeping – Using ChemicalsHousekeeping – Using ChemicalsHousekeeping – Using ChemicalsHousekeeping – Using Chemicals
When working with chemicals:
– Tell your employer if you experience any irritation or allergy from gloves you have used.
– Never mix cleaning chemicals.
– When diluting always add the concentrated liquid to water, not the water to the concentrate.
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Housekeeping: Avoiding Pinch PointsHousekeeping: Avoiding Pinch PointsHousekeeping: Avoiding Pinch PointsHousekeeping: Avoiding Pinch Points
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Housekeeping – Remember!Housekeeping – Remember!Housekeeping – Remember!Housekeeping – Remember!
A few points for housekeepers to remember…– When first entering a room, take a
moment to survey the room.– Look for potential slip and trip hazards
and take the necessary action.– Use safe work practices as outlined by
management.– Communicate with management any
issues that arise.