Safety, Security and Housekeeping
There is a renewed awareness regarding safety and security in the hospitality industry, demanding the presence of more alert and trained housekeeping personnel in hotels
There is a renewed awareness regarding safety and security in the hospitality industry, demanding the presence of more alert and trained housekeeping personnel in hotels
To achieve appropriate levels of hygiene in the food preparation areas, cleaning practices, equipment cleaning, sanitation programme and training needs should be integrated into the establishment’s work practices
Cleaning as such involves three kinds of activities – sweeping, mopping and washing. Sweeping with a broom displaces dust which settles down again; mopping does not remove spills or sticky substances from the surface and leaves the floor wet; and washing manually does not remove all stains. Manual cleaning cannot give the desired results. The right use of cleaning parameters – manpower, machine, accessories, water, chemical, right temperature and time – yield best results.
Many a time, newspapers have reported workers who get down to the drains for cleaning, choke to death. Parched fingers or feet, skin disease, respiratory disorders, damaged backs or knees……