Health and Safety Regulations Flashcards
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Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, what must housekeeping staff receive before working with hazardous cleaning chemicals?
Answer: Training and access to Safety Data Sheets
OSHA's HazCom Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires employers to provide training and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all hazardous chemicals employees may encounter.
Which federal agency sets and enforces workplace safety standards for housekeeping employees in the United States?
Answer: OSHA
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is responsible for setting and enforcing workplace safety and health standards.
A housekeeper reports tingling hands after using a new floor stripper daily. The executive housekeeper's FIRST action should be to:
Answer: Review the SDS and remove the product pending evaluation
Reviewing the SDS for the implicated chemical and removing it from use pending a full hazard evaluation is the appropriate first step to protect employee health.
What is the purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) in a housekeeping department?
Answer: To identify and control hazards associated with specific job tasks
A JHA breaks down a job into steps, identifies potential hazards at each step, and recommends controls to eliminate or reduce those hazards.
Which type of PPE is required when housekeeping staff must clean up blood or body fluid spills?
Answer: Disposable gloves and eye protection
OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard requires disposable gloves and eye protection (when splashing is possible) when handling blood or OPIM.
What does 'LOTO' stand for in a housekeeping safety context?
Answer: Lockout/Tagout
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) is an OSHA-required procedure to isolate energy sources on equipment before maintenance or cleaning to prevent accidental startup.
A new cleaning product is introduced to the department. According to OSHA HazCom, employees must be trained:
Answer: Before they work with the new chemical
OSHA requires employees to be trained before working with any new hazardous chemical, not after first exposure has occurred.