COMMON DANGER

SPOTS THAT CAN

TRIGGER
ACCIDDENTS
NORLISA A. DELA VEGA
HSK – TLE TEACHER
OBJECTIVES
• At the end of the session,
students are expected to:
• 1. Know the different common
danger spots that can trigger
accidents in workplace
• 2. Understand the different
types of hazards
• 3. Prevent/Minimize the cause
of hazards in the workplace
that can also be apply at home
Video 1
 It is responsibility of
every hotel and lodging
house to ensure the
safety an security of
guests an occupants
 They will be made
accountable for any
accident or injury
emanating from safety
and security hazards
that are left unattended
and uncorrected.
 The Housekeeping
Department therefore must only
be concerned with cleaning and
maintenance but also with safety
management such that safety
hazards are eliminated and threats
to life and property of guests are
prevented through the
administration of safety measures.
 Housekeepers are also
vulnerable to accidents
and injury by the nature
of their job.
 They need to safety
protection through the
provision of a safe
working environment,
safety gadgets and other
safety measures.
 COMMON DANGER
SPOTS THAT CAN
TRIGGER ACCIDENTS
1. SCATTERED
RUGS
-They should be placed
or tacked on a non-slid
mats.
1. ELECTRIC
CORDS
 - Keep them off the
floor and fasten them
so that no one can trip
on them
3. BATHTUB OR
SHOWERS
- A non slip mat should
be used to eliminate
the serious threat of
falls while bathing
4. KITCHEN
- In cooking and washing,
occasional spills and
grease spots are bound
to happen. Wipe them at
once. Liquids on floors
make slips and slides
inevitable
5. STAIRWAYS
 - Be sure they are well
lighted. Firm handrails
should be provided. Toys
and other objects should
not be left on stairs or
landing area.
 - Check ladders for
possible defect or worn
out tiles
 -Do not read while
going up and down the
stairs
- Do not carry objects
that will obstruct your
view while going up the
stairs.
PREVENTIONS
OF ACCIDENTS
TYPES OF
ACCIDENTS AND
HOW TO AVOID
THEM:
1. CUTS
1. Use knives properly
with the blade away
from the body
2. Do not grab
knives.
3. Pick up broken glass
with sweepers and
dustpan, not with your
hand
2. BURNS
1. Use dry side towels
for handling hot pans
and pots.
2. Keep pot
handles away
from the aisles.
3. Open hot water
faucets carefully to
avoid splash
4. Open pot
covers with the
tip away from
you
3. FALLS
1. Keep the floors
clean. Wipe spills right
away.
2. Remove all
obstructions on
floors like
scattered toys,
rugs, etc.
3. Do not stand on
boxes, tables or chairs
to reach high objects.
Use the
stairway to
prevent
accidents. Do
not over reach.
4. Do not block your
view when transporting
objects. Make sure you
see where you are
going.
4. STRAINS
1. Do not attempt to
carry too heavy loads
2. Lift objects
properly as
mentioned next
page.
SAFETY TIPS (Home)
1. Never use any
appliance that is
damaged.
2. Keep all chemicals,
medicines, matches,
tools and knives out
of reach of
children.
3. Dry all wet
floors at once
because they are
slippery. Wipe
them with dry
cloth.
Oily spills maybe
removed with warm
water which should
be red at once.
Remove unused
appliances and
close unused
cabinets.
4.Do not use
electrical appliances
when electrical cord
or it’s plug gets hot.
Ask the electrician to
check it.
6. Do not allow
children to slide
along the railings
as they may fall.
7. Keep all toys in
their proper
storage after use
to avoid slips.
8. Have a first aid
kit available at
all times.
TYPES OF HAZARDS
(Video)
General Safety
(Video)