What are the 5 hazards a hotel housekeeper is exposed to in the line of duty?

Exposure to chemicals in cleaning products, including skin reactions or respiratory illnesses. Exposure to biological infectious diseases from soiled linens, uncapped needles and/or bodily fluids. Slips, trips and falls. Fatigue and other health problems from shift work or long hours of work.



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Here are some of the most common housekeeping issues that impact hotel profits with advice on how to avoid them.
  • Low quality furnishings.
  • Broken lights.
  • Damp patches.
  • Hair in the bath or on the floor.
  • Rubbish under the bed.
  • Fingerprints on windows and mirrors.


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A hotel operating in today's regulatory climate just has to accept that identifying and controlling health and safety risks is a normal cost of doing business.
  • Manual handling.
  • Slips, trips and falls.
  • Hazardous chemicals.
  • Burns, scalds and cuts.
  • Electrical.
  • Carbon dioxide gas.


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You will not be surprised to know that slips, trips and falls are among the most common causes of injury in this industry, particularly among chefs and waiting staff. Food spillages, wet floors and trip hazards all contribute to this. Blocked walkways, and waiting staff rushing to serve tables can all act as hazards.

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