🧯 Fire Safety
What is a fire alarm?
This device alerts everyone in the building that there is a fire.
Is an elevator okay to use during an evacuation?
You should never use this during a fire evacuation.
What is RICE?
This first-aid method stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.
Is the kitchen counter good for thawing food?
Food should never be thawed here because bacteria can grow quickly.
What is a hazard?
A hazard is something that can cause harm or injury.
What are smoke detectors and heat detectors?
These two systems help detect a fire before it spreads.
What is the procedure that Alarm is a part of?
the RACE procedure
What are strains and sprains?
These injuries often happen when lifting heavy luggage incorrectly.
How should chemicals be handled in relation to food?
Cleaning chemicals should always be stored away from food.
Define security?
This protects people and property from intentional harm.
Name two common causes of hotel fires.
electrical faults and unattended cooking, grease fires, flammable chemicals, careless smoking
What is the designated assembly point?
After evacuating the building, everyone should report to this location.
Give one way employees can prevent strains and sprains.
using proper lifting techniques, asking for help, maintaining good posture, or wearing non-slip shoes
Name two safe methods for thawing frozen food.
thawing in the refrigerator, under cold running water, or in the microwave before immediate cooking
What's the difference between a hazard and a risk?
A hazard is something that can cause harm, while a risk is the likelihood that harm will occur.
What is a Wet Chemical fire extinguisher?
A fire extinguisher is specifically designed for cooking oil and fat fires.
What is the RACE procedure?
Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Evacuate
Name three symptoms that may indicate a strain or sprain.
pain, swelling, bruising, weakness, and limited movement
Besides protecting guests, give one reason why proper food handling is important for Cardiff Hotel.
protecting the hotel's reputation, preventing foodborne illness, or complying with health regulations
Name three departments at Cardiff Hotel that face different workplace hazards.
Housekeeping, Kitchen, Front Desk, Maintenance, Security, or Food & Beverage
List four actions employees should take immediately after discovering a fire.
activate the alarm, call emergency services, help others evacuate, close doors if safe, and report to the assembly point
Why is using an elevator during a fire extremely dangerous?
Because power can fail, elevators may stop between floors or open onto a floor filled with smoke or flames.
A housekeeper twists their ankle while carrying heavy linens. Explain the complete RICE treatment.
Rest the injury, apply Ice, use Compression with a bandage, and Elevate the injured limb above heart level.
List four safe food handling practices mentioned during the presentation.
Cook food to safe temperatures, cool food properly, store food correctly, reheat thoroughly, keep food hot or cold, thaw safely, separate chemicals from food, wear PPE, or label chemicals.
Explain how health, safety, and security work together to create a safe hotel environment.
Health protects employee and guest well-being, safety prevents accidents and injuries, and security protects people, property, and information. Together they create a safe environment for everyone at Cardiff Hotel.