Workplace Safety for Housekeeping Staff

Course Details

Course Title: Workplace Safety for Housekeeping Staff
Course Code: WSH-HSKP-2503-1.1

Course Accreditation

Accreditation Type: Certificate of Competency

Course Duration

Total Course Hours: 8 hours (1 day)

Course Fee

Total Course Fee: S$180/pax

Funding Available (If Applicable):

  • Training Industry Professionals in Tourism (TIP-iT)
  • NTUC Company Training Committee (CTC) Grant
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Summary

Topics:

    • Identifying workplace hazards (slips, trips, and falls).
    • Identifying workplace hazards (slips, trips, and falls).
    • Safe handling of cleaning chemicals (COSHH compliance).
    • Proper use of equipment like vacuum cleaners and laundry machines.
    • Personal protective equipment (PPE) and its importance.

      Learning Objectives and Learning Units for Workplace Safety for Housekeeping Staff

      Learning Objectives:

      By the end of this training, housekeeping staff will be able to:

      1. Identify Workplace Hazards – Recognize and mitigate common workplace hazards such as slips, trips, and falls.
      2. Apply Safe Handling of Cleaning Chemicals – Understand Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) guidelines and use chemicals safely.
      3. Operate Equipment Safely – Demonstrate proper use and maintenance of housekeeping equipment, including vacuum cleaners and laundry machines.
      4. Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Correctly – Identify appropriate PPE and understand its importance in preventing injuries.

       

      Learning Units:

      Unit 1: Identifying Workplace Hazards

      • Common hazards in housekeeping (slips, trips, and falls).
      • Risk assessment and prevention measures.
      • Housekeeping best practices for maintaining a safe work environment.
      • Case studies on real incidents and lessons learned.

      Unit 2: Safe Handling of Cleaning Chemicals (COSHH Compliance)

      • Understanding COSHH regulations and chemical labels.
      • Proper storage, mixing, and disposal of cleaning agents.
      • Handling accidental spills and exposure response.
      • Hands-on demonstration of safe chemical usage.

      Unit 3: Proper Use of Equipment

      • Safe operation and maintenance of vacuum cleaners, laundry machines, and other housekeeping tools.
      • Ergonomic techniques to prevent strain injuries.
      • Recognizing faulty equipment and reporting procedures.
      • Practical exercises on equipment handling.

      Unit 4: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Its Importance

      • Types of PPE used in housekeeping (gloves, masks, goggles, etc.).
      • Correct selection and proper usage of PPE.
      • Ensuring PPE compliance and maintenance.
      • Interactive role-play scenarios on PPE application.