Housekeeping Safety

Description

Good housekeeping not only results in a cleaner workplace but makes it safer as well. Good housekeeping reduces illnesses and injuries and promotes positive behaviours, habits, and attitudes. An effective housekeeping program is an important element in workplace safety and health management systems. The course identifies the potential hazards present and determine ways to eliminate the hazards.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to

• Describe the hazardous chemicals to which housekeeping employees are exposed.

• Identify health hazards that are common in the housekeeping industry.

• Define and describe uses of the various categories of cleaning chemicals.

• Describe best practices and uses of equipment during housekeeping.

• Discuss housekeeping employee training requirements.

• Discuss safe work practices when working with contaminated materials, equipment, work surfaces, and laundry.

• Describe ergonomic best work practices to prevent musculoskeletal injuries.

Intended audience

This course is geared for housekeeping and janitorial employees. It will take an in-depth look at the potential health risks from hazardous chemicals and how to choose and store cleaning products safely.