Housekeeping Online Training Course (E-SHSK-E)

HOUSEKEEPING ONLINE TRAINING COURSE OUTLINE

The course covers the following topics:

1. WHAT IS HOUSEKEEPING?

Housekeeping is the practice of maintaining cleanliness, order, and overall tidiness within a particular space, whether it’s a home, workplace, hotel, or any other environment. Housekeeping is a basic but important part of accident and fire prevention. Effective housekeeping can help eliminate hazards and increase efficiency in completing a job.

It also makes it easier to find first aid kits, emergency exits and fire extinguishers.

Learn in detail about housekeeping by having a glance at the course. The course will provide you a brief yet engaging info in an easy-to-comprehend manner.

2. WHY WORRY ABOUT HOUSEKEEPING?

Worrying about housekeeping is a proactive approach to creating a healthier, safer, and more pleasant living or working environment. This chapter highlights the importance of proper housekeeping practices in storage areas and warehouses.

It explains that workers in these areas are often exposed to various health and safety hazards, which can lead to accidents and injuries if not properly addressed.

The chapter emphasizes the need to be proactive in identifying and mitigating potential hazards, and stresses the importance of implementing proper storage and housekeeping procedures to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

By discussing the potential risks and benefits of good housekeeping practices, this chapter aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining a clean and organized workplace to ensure the safety and well-being of workers.

3. HAZARDS FROM POOR HOUSEKEEPING

Hazards from poor housekeeping refer to the potential dangers and risks that arise due to a lack of proper cleanliness, organization, and maintenance within a specific space. Poor housekeeping can lead to injuries from all four (4) categories of hazards which include:

1. Biological
2. Chemical
3. Ergonomic
4. Physical

The course contains easy-to-comprehend information using relevant images and brief text.

4. BENEFITS OF GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

Benefits of good housekeeping encompass the positive outcomes resulting from effective cleanliness, organization, and maintenance within a specific space. Learn the benefits of good housekeeping that have been mentioned in the course.

5. PLANNING A HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAM

Planning a housekeeping program involves the systematic process of developing and organizing a set of activities and practices to ensure cleanliness, order, and overall tidiness within a specific space. This chapter outlines the importance of having a good housekeeping program in place in the workplace. Such a program should identify and assign clear responsibilities for various aspects of housekeeping, including clean up during the shift, day-to-day clean up, waste disposal, and the removal of unused materials.

Additionally, it is important to conduct regular inspections to ensure that all aspects of the housekeeping program are being completed appropriately. By assigning responsibilities and regularly monitoring and assessing the program, a workplace can maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment, which can lead to improved productivity and employee morale, and reduced risk of accidents and injuries.

6. ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAM

Elements of the program refer to the essential components or key parts that constitute a particular housekeeping plan or initiative. In this chapter, learn the detail elements of the program that are as follows:

1. Dust and Dirt Removal
2. Surfaces
3. Maintaining light fixtures
4. Aisles and Stairways
5. Spill Control
6. Tools and Equipment
7. Maintenance
8. Waste Disposal

7. SAFETY TIPS

Safety tips are practical and actionable pieces of advice or recommendations aimed at preventing accidents, injuries, or potential harm in various situations. Learn about the safety tips that help maintain a safe workplace environment with zero risk of accidents or injuries.

8. FINAL TEST

The final test of this course is designed to assess the participants’ understanding of the key concepts and principles covered throughout the course.

The test will cover topics such as the importance of housekeeping, identifying and mitigating hazards, relevant legislation, planning and implementing a housekeeping program, and safety tips to prevent accidents and incidents.

The test will consist of multiple-choice and/or choosing the correct answers, and participants will have specific time duration to complete the test.

Successful completion of the final test will demonstrate the participants’ proficiency in the subject matter and their ability to apply the knowledge and skills learned throughout the course.