GENERAL SAFETY TIPS
Safety is of everyone’s concern. Below is a list of some procedures
to ensure the safety of all employees in your property
1.
GENERAL TIPS:
a. Care
should be taken when working with chemical.
b. Tennis shoes, leather-soled
shoes and heeled shoes are generally unsafe to wear when
mopping or machine scrubbing.
c. Use rubber or cloth
gloves when handling cleaning solutions and when emptying
trash.
d.
Keep traffic areas clean and free of obstructions, i.e., tools,
equipment and cords.
e. Do
not overload carts so that you cannot see over.
f. When moving tall
objects or tall pieces of furniture there should be at least two (2) people
involved.
g. When transporting items
such as mops from one place to another, hold the handle parallel
to the body.
h. Walk,
DO NOT run.
i.
Put up “Wet Floor” signs before and while cleaning floors.
j.
Make sure that cleaning solutions are correctly identified and properly
diluted.
k.
Follow label instructions; NEVER mix chemical
l. When hands are wet or
when standing on a wet/damp floor, DOES NOT TOUCH LIGHT SWITCHES OR HANDLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT?
m. When unplugging electrical
equipment, DO NOT pulls the cords from a distance, but goes to the
outlet and removes the plug by hand.
n. When cleaning the equipment
or performing minor repairs, be sure the equipment is unplugged.
o. DO
NOT use equipment with defective electrical cord or plugs.
p. If
equipment is not functioning properly, have it repaired immediately.
q. Long electrical cords from
lamps or other electrical fixtures should be wrapping and tied
properly to prevent tripping.
r. If ladders are
used, make sure they are firmly placed; require one person to hold the
base of the ladder while the other is on it when necessary.
s.
Cigarette butts should be extinguishing before disposing them
into the waste bin.
t.
Know the location of the First Aid Boxes and fire extinguishers.
u. NEVER
reach into wastebasket with unprotected hands.
v. Loose or broken
faucets, handles, grab-bars, soap dishes, broken chairs, dressers or tables
must immediately be reporting to your supervisor.
w. Tools of all kinds are tremendous
help, however to fully benefit from them and avoid an accident, each
tool must be used properly and safely.
x. Unplug any personal
care appliances you may find. Be alert to things, which may cause
accidents. Report them to the Housekeeping Office. Report any unusual
electrical equipment the guests may have brought into the Hotel.
y. NO
SMOKING at any time when you are working in the Hotel or public areas.
To avoid occupational injuries while
on duty please observe the following procedures:
a. Lift
with your legs – Not your
back.
By
bending with the knees to the object, and keeping the torso or body as straight
as possible, you can eliminate much the possibility of back strain. Also,
tuck your elbow and arms in close to your body. (Lifting by bending at the
waist is the easiest way to cause back strain and
injury).
b. Grip
objects with the whole hand – And wear Gloves!!
Inspect materials for slivers, jagged edges, burrs, protruding
nails, grease, etc. Make sure that your hands and gloves are clean and dry.
c. Size
up the load – If it is too heavy, get help!!
DO NOT BE afraid to ask a fellow employee for
a hand.
d. General
lifting Procedures
- Size
up the load
- Free
the load squarely
- Secure
a firm footing with your feet properly spread
- Bend
your knees
- Get
a grip on the load
- Keep
a straight back and lift by straightening your legs
- Lifts
gradually, not suddenly
- Keep
the load close to your body
- Do
not twist your body
2. SLIPS,
TRIPS, AND FALLS
Many
workplace injuries are the result of the worker not being able to stay on his
feet. AWARENESS of this problem and some simple action can prevent of
these injuries. The following are some suggestions.
a. Keep common, well used pathways clear
of debris
Many
hazards are caused by careless placing tools and other work materials in
well used paths. BE AWARE of the area you are working in. Be sure to
provide a safe pathway around your area of work. If you do see it, DO NOT
just step over it-MOVE IT!!
b.
Clean up oil and grease spills properly and immediately
Use oil
drying material, sawdust, rugs. Other grease clean up materials is readily
available.
c. Observe, use, and take
heed of slip hazard warning signs
We see all
of them all the time. Let’s take note of them. Use them when they are
needed.
d. Take action and report
A trash
can, a chair, a cart, all these can easily be used to
temporarily block a hazardous area. If you see a careless left spill or other
hazard- blocks it. Then, call the proper department to get it cleaned
up. It only takes a moment and can save a lot of pain.
3. LADDER
FALLS
Take
a good look at a step ladder. NOTICE how many different warnings the
manufacturer puts on it. The reason they are there is because of the multitudes
of injuries caused by improper use of ladders every year. The vast
majority of these injuries can be avoided easily.
a.
Use the proper high ladder for the job
Using
a ladder that is too short and improvising to get an extra foot
out of it will get you hurt.
b.
Check the ladder before use
ONLY good condition ladders should be in the workplace. Damages
ladders should be reported to Engineering.
c.
Set ladder up properly
Take
care that your ladder is set up on a
solid, level ground of floor. Avoid hazards by making sure the area is
dry and clear of debris.
d.
Ascend and descend properly
Use
both hands. Always face the ladder. NEVER slide down a
ladder. DO NOT climb higher than the third rung from the top on straight
or extension ladders on the second tread from the top on step ladders.
4.
CARELESS OF ELECTRICITY
Probably
everyone who reads this knows of some tragedy that occurred because
electricity was not respected and used properly. Employing some common sense
can keep you from harm.
a.
Do not overload outlets
Overloading circuits can cause fires, damage to tools and appliances,
and in some settings, loss of power to critical file support equipment.
b.
Properly ground power tools and equipment
Check for damages cords. Use the proper adaptors and make
sure that they are plugged in the right way. Gloves, tools with
insulated handles, and good, safety work shoes can help prevent electric shock.
Note:
Metal ladders are conductors; do not use them around electricity
circuits.
5. USE
PROPER EYE PROTECTION
DO
NOT takes your eyesight for granted.
Injuries that cause partial or total blindness are a very real
possibility – especially when working with power tools, acids, and other
chemicals.
a.
Safety Shields
They
can prevent injuries from flying particles, chemical burns to the
eyes, head, face, and neck.
b.
Safety Glasses
Glasses
with durable lenses to protect
against flying particles should be worn. Glasses are also available with
mesh material to completely enclose the eyes.
c.
Goggles
It
is a mistake to rely on prescription glasses for protection. Goggles are
available and fit nicely over them.
6.
CUTS AND SCRAPES
If
you are AWARE of your surrounding and are ALWAYS looking for
hazards, you should be able to avoid most cuts and scrapes.
a. Always be on the lock out for physical hazards. These may include,
but are not limited to: broken glass, jagged metal edges, and broken
springs on furniture, bed frames, and pins and needles.
b.
Carefully inspect all items that you may handle for potentials
hazards.
c. Carefully
look through dirty linen before bundling it up and moving it.
Carefully
look where you are grabbing furniture
before moving it.
d. NEVER let a physical hazard go unreported. Clean up any
dangerous debris and report any potential hazards you may found.
d. Always wear leather palmed gloves when handling
garbage or sharp debris. NEVER pick up broken glass with your bare
hands.
7.
BUMPS
Being
in a hurry can cause you to bump into walls, corners, and objects.
Do not trip over something because you are too busy to see it. Take the time to
do it safely.
8.
BURNS
In
your work area, be on the lockout for hot irons. Be aware
of lit cigarettes and ashes in ashtrays NEVER assume something is cool.
9. BLOOD BORN
PATHOGENS
Proper care and training should be
followed when handling any bodily fluids.
