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Safety

HSK411
CUSTODIAL SAFETY
Video
Designed to give the housekeeping employee a general awareness of on-the-job safety. The topics covered include fire, safety, electrical safety, avoiding wet floor accidents, proper use of ladders, and the importance of following proper precautions when handling chemicals. Also available in Spanish. 18 minutes.

HSK413
ELECTRICAL SAFETY FOR CUSTODIANS
Video
Designed specifically for maintenance staff. Remind them that electricity can be dangerous.

Includes:

	Electrical energy: static electricity, high voltage wires, electrical circuits
	Shock prevention: inspection, ground wiring, no cheater plugs, care around liquids
	Cord safety: trip and wear hazards, inspection
	Fire and explosion hazards

12 minutes.

HSK415
HOTEL EMPLOYEE SAFETY ORIENTATION
Video
Thinking safety is the most important factor in preventing accidents and injuries. Remind your staff about safety obligations.

Includes:

	Equipment and electrical safety
	PPE, chemical handling and fire safety
	Preventing falls and back injuries

12 minutes.

HSK417
HOTEL HOUSEKEEPING SAFETY
Video
Encourage housekeeping staff to protect their own safety as well as that of your guests.

Topics include:

	Safe lifting techniques, pushing carts
	Chemical safety: MSDS, labels, quantities
	Safety inspections of each room
	Bed-making and bathroom-cleaning safety

12 minutes.

HSK419
HOUSEKEEPING SAFETY AND SECURITY
Video
This video helps prevent costly workers’ compensation claims and sensitizes your entire housekeeping staff to their critical security role.

Use this training tool to:

	Avoid claims from improper lifting and moving techniques
	Protect against injury and liability from improper use of dangerous cleaning chemicals
	Safeguard employees from life-threatening exposure to bloodborne pathogens
	Reduce the chance of security threats
	Minimize danger and property loss from fire hazards

Includes a Video Training Guide and employee checklists. 28 minutes.

HSK421
ON-THE-JOB SAFETY FOR CUSTODIANS
Video
Increase employees’ awareness of the dangers to prevent accidents and injuries.

Topics covered are:

	Back injury prevention
	Ladder safety
	Chemical safety: PPE, labels, MSDS
	Tripping and slipping hazards
	Power and hand tool safety
	Asbestos concerns

25 minutes.

HSK423
PREVENTING SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS
Video
About 98% of all slips and falls can be prevented! Take care of the hazards in your workplace before they cause a costly injury.

Topics include:

	Outside of building and entryway: housekeeping and walk-off mats
	Polishing, waxing and mopping safely
	Stair and ladder safety
	Training: Don’t let your employees take walking for granted

12 minutes.

HSK425 RIGHT-TO-KNOW - CLEANING/MAINTENANCE
Video
Meets OSHA and Right-to-Know laws.

Includes:

	Employee rights and safety concepts
	MSDS labeling, storage and handling of hazardous chemicals
	Chemical characteristics and effects
	Necessary protection
	Spillage/leakage/accident procedures
	First aid

32 minutes.

HSK427
RIGHT-TO-KNOW - HOTELS
Video
Comply with OSHA regulations by instructing your employees on the appropriate use of chemicals in the hotel environment.

Topics covered include:

	Household/industrial chemicals and the associated hazards
	Importance of proper labeling, following directions, and the use of chemical signs
	MSDS: detailed list of contents and usage
	Avoiding overuse or mixing of chemicals

9 minutes.

HSK429
SAFE LIFTING IN HOTELS
Video
Consistent care of the back, including safe lifting, is essential to prevent disk degeneration, which is the cause of 70% of all back injuries.

Covers:

	Back mechanics: structure and function
	Lifting principles and techniques: 10:1 ratio, palm grip, load in close, leg power
	Techniques for awkward positions

10 minutes.

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