• PreventCuts
o Clean up any broken glass immediately before it cuts you or a guest. Wrap in
paper before disposal.
• Prevent Electrical Shock
o Protect electrical sockets and plugs from water. o Do not use vacuum cleaners with frayed flexes.
• Prevent Chemical Burns
o Replace lids tightly on all cleaning materials after use.
o Use cleaning agents according to the directions. Do not mix them. Follow
instructions about ventilation.
o Do not pour cleaning materials into unlabelled containers, glasses or coffee
cups.
• Prevent Personal Injury
o Use "in and out" doors correctly.
o Neverrun.
o Do not leave obstacles in corridors, on stairways or blocking fire exits (e.g. trolleys,
equipment, linen bags, refuse bags).
o Do not obstruct your vision with bundles. Do not walk where you cannot see. o Use long handled equipment carefully to avoid breaking a window or hitting
somebody.
o Do not leave cupboard doors open.
o Do not lift heavy objects without assistance.
o Do not run your hands along surfaces that you cannot see, without checking first
for protruding nails, broken glass, etc.
o If you have an incident, report immediately to your accommodation supervisor.
Remember, accidents can result in injury or pain, medical expenses and loss of earnings.