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HKOM- Prelims Flashcards

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  • maintaining a house on a daily or long-term basis
  • looks after cleanliness, tidiness, and upkeep
  • keep it clean and organized so that it looks and feels pleasant and inviting
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housekeeping

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importance/ very essence of housekeeping

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paying attention to small things/ details can make a lot of difference in daily life

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housekeeping department structure

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executive housekeeper
assistant housekeeper
floor supervisor
public area supervisor
linen room supervisor
desk control supervisor

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  • accountable for orderliness, maintenance, cleanliness, and aesthetic upkeep of the hotel
  • only oversees the operation of the whole department
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executive housekeeper

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  • manage resources given by executive to achieve common objectives of cleanliness
  • oversees everything is done by every shift and reports it to the executive
  • close in overseeing the whole housekeeping department
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assistant housekeeper

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  • oversees that the crew of attendants complete their assignments properly (assigned 10 attendants & required to check)
  • communicates to the front desk regarding any special instructions for a guest’s room
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room supervisor

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any special instructions for a guest’s room received by the room supervisor are noted on an __

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room assignment sheet (given daily)

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  • responsible for guest floor assigned
  • scope includes guest room, corridors, staircase, and floor pantries of allocated floor
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floor supervisor

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why are there only designated rooms?

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consideration for large hotels

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room attendant vs. floor supervisor

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RA: cleans and replenishes assigned room
FS: cleans whatever the attendant missed; final checking is done

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what happens when floor supervisors approve? no approval?

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approval: relay to front desk that room is clean
no approval: no release of room

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  • responsible for cleanliness, maintenance, and attractiveness of all public areas
  • exs. bars, restaurant, swimming pool, car park
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public area supervisor

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under public area supervisors, they can only touch areas where guests come and go

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attendants

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examples of public areas

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  • bars
  • restaurant
  • swimming pool
  • car park
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  • the ones who do the actual cleaning
  • aka chambermaids/ room boys
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room attendant

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procedure done by room attendants upon entering:

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  1. knock three times
  2. introduce yourself and mention your department
  3. upon entering, double-check the room
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  • cleans wall & carpet, wash walls, removes trash, recycling, clean floors and high & hard to reach areas
  • focuses on wall and floors
  • may work as linen runners (take soiled linen and transport)
  • there is only a specific area to be cleaned compared to room attendant
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houseman

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houseman is also known as

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linen runners (main job: take soiled linen and transport)

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  • aka lobby attendant
  • clean all public spaces on the property
  • all areas used by guests inside the property other than guest rooms (CR is also assigned to them)
  • assigned to BOH areas
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public area attendant

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public area attendant is also known as

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lobby attendant

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TRUE/ FALSE: a houseman is assigned all areas used by guests inside the property other than the guest room. CR is also assigned to them

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FALSE (houseman- public area attendant)

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in a banquet hall, they are the ones who clean and change the curtains/ windows since the F&B department is the one assigned

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public area attendant

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  • to be able to check/ clean any aspect of housekeeping at night
  • responsible and accountable at night for smooth housekeeping
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night supervisor

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  • nonmanagement personnel
  • solely responsible for acquisition, storage, issuance, and cleanliness of linen
  • huge task to keep track of all linen types
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linen room supervisor

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start and the end of inventory of linen room supervisor should be done through a ___.

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tally

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  • helps supervisor by actually issuing linen and filling records
  • perform laundering tasks in a hotel that has on-premise laundry
  • washes and irons
  • handwash only for delicate items
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linen room attendant

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  • provides clean serviceable uniforms to staff
  • keep an inventory control on various uniforms at various stages of use
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uniform room supervisor

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  • can be laundry attendant supervisor
  • issues uniforms while receiving soiled uniforms
  • sometimes do laundering tasks
  • involves treatment of different soilage
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uniform room attendant

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29
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TRUE/ FALSE: uniform room attendant can also be a laundry attendant supervisor

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TRUE

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  • responsible for all laundry operation
  • make sure laundry is operating efficiently
  • training needed
  • handles all wet and dry laundry
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laundry manager

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  • fabricate items for draperies to bed coverings and uniforms
  • help folding and ironing
  • responsible mending and repairing fabric items
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seamstress

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  • aka desk control supervisor
  • answer phone and relay messages, assist with other matters regarding office operations
  • BOH staff
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clerical staff

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clerical staff is also known as

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desk control supervisor

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functions of housekeeping

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  • provide clean, comfortable, and safe surroundings
  • maintain and organize
  • obtain optimal room safety
  • fulfill guest’s preferences
  • develop effective cleaning practice
  • create appealing and desirable room
  • maintain property’s interior
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two types of housekeeping

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domestic- refers to home/ house maintenance

institutional- cleanliness, upkeep, and maintenance of establishments

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scope of houskeeping maintenance

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  1. guest room maintenance
  2. maintenance of public areas
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guest room maintenance

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  • hallways in guestroom areas
  • service stations (certain areas to entertain; use phone)
  • linen room
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maintenance of public areas

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  • provide linen/ laundry
  • installation, cleaning, and maintenance of fixtures and facilities
  • pest control
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eight (8) housekeeping good standards

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  1. cleanliness
  2. orderliness
  3. sanitation
  4. guest’s and client comfort
  5. eye appeal
  6. safety
  7. material control and preventive
  8. guest relations
40
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TRUE/ FALSE: housekeeping is not only about cleaning, there is no guest interaction.

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FALSE (no guest interaction- there is guest interaction)

41
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housekeeping area of responsibility:

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  1. room (suite, deluxe, superior, standard)
  2. public area (entrance, lobby, front desk, corridor)
  3. other areas (dining area, banquet & conference, sales and admin, parking and front area)
42
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housekeeping area of responsibility- ROOM

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  • suite
  • deluxe
  • superior
  • standard
43
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housekeeping area of responsibility- PUBLIC AREAS

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  • entrance
  • lobby
  • front desk
  • corridor
44
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housekeeping area of responsibility- OTHER AREAS

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  • banquet and conference
  • dining hall
  • sales and administration
  • parking and front area
45
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public area responsibilities

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a) workable schedule
b) conduct regular inspections (day to day basis; PA supervisor should check)
c) contact cleaning
d) provide tools and equipment

46
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it means to ensure cleanliness before people go out

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workable schedule

47
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housekeeping responsibilities- room:

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a) bedroom cleaning
b) bed-making
c) cleaning room
d) guest’s laundry service
e) room service

48
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operational activities of housekeeping

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  1. daily cleaning (special cleaning projects- focuses on one area)
  2. night cleaning activities
  3. general cleaning
49
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skills acquired from other people

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interpersonal skills

50
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eight (8) interpersonal skills of housekeeping staff

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  1. manage conflict
  2. ability to solve problems
  3. communicate properly
  4. ability to listen
  5. demonstrate responsibility
  6. be accountable for your actions
  7. show appreciation
  8. flexibility
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how to handle the situation

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ability to manage conflict

52
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choose the best course of action and do not escalate

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ability to solve problems

53
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speak directly but be sensitive to guest’s needs

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communicate clearly

54
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do the things you say you do

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demonstrate responsibility

55
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show that you value them and their contribution

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show appreciation

56
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be open to new and different way of doing things

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flexibility

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five (5) intrapersonal skills

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  1. adaptability
  2. self-awareness
  3. self-management/ self- development
  4. relationship management
  5. social awareness
58
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means being able to cope with change

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adaptability

59
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ability to motivate and navigate oneself

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self-management

60
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build relationships on mutual trust and respect

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relationship management

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in-tune with feelings and needs

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social awareness

62
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  • maintenance of healthy and hygienic conditions free from disease-causing organisms
  • what appears to be clean may not always be sanitary
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sanitation

63
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TRUE/ FALSE: what appears to be clean may always be sanitary

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FALSE

64
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clean vs. sanitary

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clean: free from visible soil/ dirt

sanitary: free from disease-causing organisms not visible to the eyes

65
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separating, collecting, processing, marketing, and using a material that would have been thrown away

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recycling

66
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prevent the spread

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proliferation

67
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process of burning

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incineration

68
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dry waste/ rubbish

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garbage

69
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biodegradable garbage/ decaying

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refusal

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measures to prevent entry and proliferation of bacteria

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  • keep all parts of the house clean and free of dirt
  • moist food and leftovers should be wrapped in plastic before thrown
  • critical areas for public use should be sanitized with sanitizing detergents to kill existing bacteria
  • use protective devices during cleaning
  • person items by sick people should be segregated and sanitized
  • avoid serving with bare hands
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garbage and refuse management

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  • garbage and refuse should be kept in containers
  • keep drain plugs in place, except when cleaning
  • provide suitable facilities for washing of containers
  • liquid waste from cleaning activities should be disposed of as sewage
  • clean containers frequently to prevent rodents
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garbage storage

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  1. cover and store garbage and refuse in a way that insects and rodents can’t get to them
  2. do not store unprotected (plastic or paper) bags outside the building
  3. cardboard/ packaging materials do not contain wet garbage outside the building
  4. G&R storage rooms must be made of easily cleanable, washable materials
  5. store outside G&R materials on the switch surface of concrete. must be kept clean
73
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refuse disposal

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  • must be disposed of as often asap and not allowed to overflow
  • keep areas around incineration facilities clean and orderly
  • do not place food scraps in protected sanitary containers
  • report broken/ refuse containers
  • do not stack refuse containers
  • keep hands out of mechanized garbage disposal machines
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advantage of recycling

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  • minimize use of landfills
  • protect health and environment (harmful substances are removed from waste stream)
  • conserve natural resources (reduce need for raw materials)
75
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kinds of pests

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rodents/ rats (causes jaundice and typhoid)
roaches
flies
mosquito

76
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general control measures

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  • keep premises in a condition that prevent insects
  • strong pest control program
  • openings must be kept protected
77
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licensed exterminators

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  • fumigation
  • extra caution in pesticide and insecticide
  • spraying must be conducted before and after food prep
78
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licensed exterminators- spraying

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  • highly toxic/lightly toxic
    % moderately low/ relatively non-toxic
79
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applications of insecticide and pesticide

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spraying
misting
fogging

80
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dispensing on affected areas through sprayer/ compressed air sprayer

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spraying

81
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release pesticide with misting machine

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misting

82
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use gaseous form of pesticides from a fogging machine that can reach high/ unreachable areas

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fogging

83
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key handling and control

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  • keys for locker and cabinets should be in custody of stock clerk/ custodian
  • custodian never lend keys to anyone
  • room attendants are advised to attach keys to uniform
  • turn over keys with proper endorsement
  • never open room for joiners
  • report lost keys to supervisor
84
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room keys come in four sets

A

guest
housekeeping
front office
duty manager’s desk

85
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A
86
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receiving and returning keys:

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always log in and sign in logbook, to trace accountability

87
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key not found:

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change the lock set of the room to another room and floor

88
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fire preventive measures

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  • discourage guest from cooking/ smoking inside room
  • always add water to ashtrays
  • always check if laundry room is unplugged
  • emergency lights instead of candles
  • do not overload electrical circuit
  • have all frayed wires and defective fixtures changed
89
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five (5) common danger spots that trigger accidents:

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  1. scattered rugs
  2. electrical cords
  3. bathtub/ showers
  4. kitchen
  5. stairway
90
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common danger spots placed/ tucked on non-slid mats

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scattered rugs

91
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common danger spots keep them off the floor and fasten

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electrical cords

92
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common danger spots where non-slip mates should be used

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bathtub/ showers

93
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common danger spots for occasional spills and grease spots

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kitchen

94
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common danger spots that should be well- lighted

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stairway

95
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six (6) areas prone to sanitation

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  1. dirty surroundings
  2. wet undisposed uncovered garbage
  3. stagnant and dirty water
  4. dirty crowded places
  5. undisposed, uncovered leftovers
  6. dirty and unsanitary pans
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eight (8) fire safety facilities

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  1. fire alarm
  2. fire sprinkler
  3. luminous fire exit sign
  4. safety instructions
  5. fire smoke detector
  6. fire fuse
  7. fire extinguisher
  8. exit locator chart

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