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Facility & Resource Management Flashcards

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  1. Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), employers must maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for:

    Answer: All hazardous chemicals to which employees may be exposed

    OSHA HCS requires SDS to be available for all hazardous chemicals present in the workplace to which employees may be exposed.

  2. A facility's restroom cleaning frequency should primarily be determined by:

    Answer: Traffic volume and occupancy patterns

    Higher occupancy and traffic demand more frequent cleaning to maintain hygiene standards and appearance.

  3. Which budgeting approach allocates resources based on the activities required to achieve cleaning outcomes rather than historical spending?

    Answer: Activity-based budgeting

    Activity-based budgeting ties funding directly to specific cleaning tasks and their required resources.

  4. The primary purpose of a preventive maintenance (PM) program for cleaning equipment is to:

    Answer: Extend equipment lifespan and prevent unexpected breakdowns

    PM programs reduce downtime and repair costs by catching wear and issues before they cause equipment failure.

  5. When managing custodial staff schedules to cover a 24-hour healthcare facility, the manager should prioritize:

    Answer: Aligning staffing peaks with periods of highest patient traffic and soil generation

    Staffing should match the facility's busiest and most contamination-prone periods to maintain hygiene and patient safety.

  6. Which chemical dispensing system most effectively reduces waste and ensures proper dilution ratios?

    Answer: Dilution control dispensing stations with metered output

    Metered dilution control stations deliver precise chemical-to-water ratios consistently, eliminating over- or under-dilution.

  7. A cleaning manager assessing space using a 'cleanability' lens would evaluate which of the following?

    Answer: Surface types, fixture accessibility, and traffic patterns that affect cleaning efficiency

    Cleanability analysis examines surface materials, layout, and use patterns to determine how easily and thoroughly a space can be maintained.