What are the hazards in a hotel?

Respiratory: Exposure to chemical cleaning agents that can cause long-term respiratory problems. Infectious diseases: Waste disposal can expose hotel housekeeping staff to pathogens, broken glass, and other body waste. Stress: Excessive workload and exposure to other hazards can cause occupational stress.



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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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There are numerous of examples of accidents that can take place in hotel lobbies and hallways. For example, you may: Trip on loose carpeting or a carpet ridge. Slip on a wet floor (caused by a spill or natural causes like rain/snow that wasn't mopped up.

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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 just a few examples.
  • Slip and Fall Accidents. Slip and fall accidents are the most common cause of injuries in the hospitality industry. ...
  • Negligent Security. ...
  • Bed Bugs. ...
  • Food Poisoning. ...
  • Elevator and Escalator Accidents.


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