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Sanitation in HRTM 133 Housekeeping
Sanitation in HRTM 133 Housekeeping
Sanitation in HRTM 133 Housekeeping
AND SAFETY
IN HOUSEKEEPING
HRTM 133 Front office and Housekeeping Department
Aireen Y. Clores, Asst. Prof.1
VSU-DCHM
LESSON
CONTENT
Definition of Sanitation
Prevention of Bacterial
Contamination
Pest Control
General Control Measures
Pest Control
Chemicals/Equipment
Garbage and Refuse
Management
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VSU-DCHM
What is
SANITATION?
MICROORGANISM?
Microorganism coined from Greek word
micro (small) and organism (living beings);
tiny, living and active beings that rapidly
multiply in numbers that can only be seen
with the aid of a microscope.
Microorganisms
& how do they
multiply?
3 major ways of
contamination
Bacterial
Physical
Chemical
Refer to perfumes,
lotion, antiseptic
appliances, make-up,
cosmetics etc.
Prevention of
Bacterial
Contamination
Storerooms and closets must not be crowded and should be cleaned and fumigated from time to time
Use the right sanitizing chemicals to kill existing bacteria in all critical areas
Personal items used by sick people should be segregated and also be sanitized to protect other house occupants
Prevention of
Bacterial
Contamination
Housekeepers are advised to
wear protective gear to
protect themselves from
contamination
Patch up holes in every part
of the house especially in
corners and ceilings since
they become an entry point
in hiding place of insects
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Ways to help
free from
polluted
substances
Climate Management
RA 9729 otherwise known as
Climate Change Act, integrate
concept of climate change in
various
phases
of
policy
formulation, development plans
Garbage and
Refuse
Management
Garbage storage
Refuse disposal
Waste segregation
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Solid Waste
Management
Recycling
separating, collecting, processing, marketing
and ultimately using a material that would
have been thrown away.
Advantages
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Goods made of
recycled
products
Paper
glass
aluminum
Batteries and
other metal
Plastics and
other
household
items
Yard
trimmings
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Other methods:
recycling
Curbside collection
Drop-off centers
Buy-back centers
Waste companies
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Pest in our
households
Pests and insects carry disease-causing organisms. Rodents for instance usually carry bacteria that cause food spoilage and food
poisoning. It is therefore important for any housekeeper to understand how pests breed and multiply so that appropriate and
control measures can be undertaken.
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Pest control:
kinds, their
biology &
characteristic
Roaches
mosquitoes
American Cockroach
The American
cockroach is one of
the hardiest species
of cockroaches. Unlike
most other cockroach
species, the American
cockroach can fly and
is also attracted to
light.
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Pest Control
Measures
PREVENTIVE
Poor sanitation, prevention of entrances and
elimination of harbourages
CORRECTIVE
Application of liquid pesticides like residual
knockdown and spray insecticides
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Methods of
application
of
insecticides/
pesticides
Spraying
Misting releasing pesticide
chemicals e of misting
machine
Fogging make use of a
gaseous form of pesticide
coming from a fogging
machine
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SAFETY IN
HOUSEKEEPING
PART 2
Aireen Y. Clores, Asst. Prof.1
VSU-DCHM
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Personal
Protective
Equipment
Section 2 of RA
9514 otherwise
known as the
Revised fire
code of the
Philippines of
2008,
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Ways to learn
and understand
safety
Accidental experience
Safety education
Avoid accidents
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OHS
Legislation and
Policies
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Environmental
Impact
Assessment
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Air Quality
Management
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Hazardous
Substances and
Waste
Management
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To reduce
risk
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Trips/slips or falls
Electrical incidents
Manual handling/lifting
Back injury
Head injury
Neck injury
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Unsafe Work
Environments
cause;
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Potentially
Hazardous
Conditions
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Three Rules
for safe,
accident-free
work
environment
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Safety Tips
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Moving and
Lifting Safely
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Aireen Y. Clores, Asst. Prof.1
VSU-DCHM
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Moving and
Lifting Safely
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Lifting Objects
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Handling
Chemical Safety
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when climbing, face the ladder and have clean and dry hands and feet
mark the area underneath the ladder with caution signs
Machines;
employees should be authorized and trained to use them before
operating
follow the instructions and train and supervise the staff
safety guards of the machines should not be removed, protective eye
goggles should be worn
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Electrical Equipment;
never operate electrical equipment with wet hands or cloths
do not operate near flammable liquids, chemicals or vapors
turn off them when sparks, smokes or flames are seen
check the wires and connections periodically
never unplug them by pulling the cord
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Job Safety
Analysis
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Safety Training
1. begins the first day of the job with an orientation about
safety rules and regulations.
2. should include the presentation of the hotels safety
philosophy during orientation.
3. does not end at orientation. Every employee should
participate in an ongoing safety education program at
least once a month.
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Security
is the task of protecting both people and assets by;
guestroom security
key control
perimeter control
emergency procedures
lighting
security records
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Security Issues
Suspicious Activities;
The individuals allowed in guestroom areas are; guests, their visitors, and onduty employees
establish a policy on how to approach and handle unauthorized or
undesirable people. Suspicious people are those; checking doors, knocking
on doors, or looking nervous.
approach the person looking suspicious politely. If the person claims to be a
guest, ask for the room key. If the person says that he is not a guest, then
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explain the hotel policy and direct the guest to the front desk.
employees who are not in their designated area should be asked if they need
help. Depending on the persons response and manner, report to security.
friends and relatives of employees should not be allowed in guestroom areas
or employee locker rooms
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Theft;
(a) Guest Theft can be reduced by;
using fewer items with logos reduces temptation to steal
keeping storage rooms closed and locked
fixing or bolting guestroom items and fixtures to appropriate surfaces
when cleaning, notifying the front desk or security for any missing items
securing all first floor windows and sliding glass doors
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Bomb Treats
As housekeeping, helping in the search for any suspicious objects that
could be bombs. Searches often include stairways, closets, ashtrays,
trash containers, elevators, exit areas, window sills
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immediately notify the HK, Security or FO; if any of the following items
are noticed;
guns/weapons
drugs
cooking/unsafe electrical
appliances
foul odors
pets
ill guests
large amounts of cash or valuable
jewelry
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politely ask the guest name and see the room key, if a guest wants to enter
the room while the attendant is cleaning
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