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Self-care and safety guidelines for floor staff
Self-care and safety guidelines for floor staff
Overview
This micro-credential equips students to manage their own occupational health and safety and that of their colleagues, promoting self-care and professional excellence. The program covers ergonomic techniques to prevent musculoskeletal disorders, as well as risk identification and emergency response.
The aim of this micro-credential is to empower students to manage their own occupational health and safety, as well as that of their colleagues. This objective aligns with professional excellence and self-care. The program focuses on developing students' proficiency in ergonomic techniques to prevent musculoskeletal disorders and their ability to identify workplace hazards and respond to emergencies.
- Students must be between 25 and 64 years old on the date of
start of training. - This training is only available to staff from companies associated with ASHOTEL (Hotel and Extrahotel Association of Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro).
- A university degree will not be required to access this micro-credential.
Academic program
I. Basic concepts on safety and health
Work and health: occupational risks.
Work-related injuries: accidents and occupational diseases.
Basic rights and duties in prevention.
II. Hygiene requirements for facilities and equipment. Personal health and hygiene.
Conditions that rooms, public areas and common areas must meet for
to guarantee safety.
Hygiene requirements for carts, tools, machinery and products used in cleaning.
Hygiene practices necessary to avoid biological risks.
Self-assessment of habits and prevention of contagion.
III. Specific risks of the floors department
Falls on the same level due to wet floors, cleaning materials or displaced furniture.
Use of chemical products: labels, pictograms, prohibited mixtures, ventilation.
Bumps/collisions with furniture and equipment.
Electrical risks in the use of vacuum cleaners and auxiliary equipment.
IV. Preventive and protective measures
Safe cleaning procedures.
Organization of the workspace to minimize risks.
Temporary signage in transit areas.
Ergonomics applied to the workstation (practical)
- Techniques for the safe handling of beds, mattresses, trolleys and furniture.
- Prevention of musculoskeletal disorders through correct postures.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Types of applicable PPE: gloves, non-slip footwear, respiratory protection according to
tasks.
o Use, maintenance and replacement.
V. Psychosocial factors, equality and prevention of harassment
VI. First aid
Action to take in cases of burns, cuts and choking.
Basic emergency intervention protocol.
- Theoretical classes: expository, explanatory or demonstration sessions of the contents and knowledge.
- Practical classes: sessions of practical application of the content developed in the theoretical classes, through the resolution of exercises, problems or theoretical-practical scenarios.
- Independent work: independent and self-regulated activity of the student based on the guidelines proposed in the subject.
- Individual tutoring.
- Assessment: continuous assessment tests and a final exam. The tests will be conducted online on the designated platform.
Regarding the way to organize the teaching to achieve the objectives set out in the micro-credential, the organizational modality summarized below will be followed:
- Lectures/expository method: presentation or explanation by the teaching staff.
- Personal study: preparation for tests, exams, etc.
- Assessment: written tests, oral tests, practical tests, …
- Tutoring: instruction period in which teachers and students interact with the aim of reviewing and discussing materials and topics presented in class.
The microcredential will have an evaluation system (ES) based on the following assessment tests:
- Objective tests (true/false, multiple choice, test-type, fill-in-the-blank, ordering, etc.): These are measurement instruments that allow for the evaluation of knowledge, skills, performance, aptitudes, etc. The answers are closed-ended, thus promoting objectivity during the scoring process.
- Attendance, participation or attitude in teaching activities, seminars, tutorials, etc.: monitoring student attendance and participation in teaching activities, carrying out activities during teaching sessions.
- Observation techniques (records, checklists, attitude scales, etc.): application of methods to describe and record the manifestations of student behavior.
General information
Credits: 3 ECTS
Duration: 04/05/2026 – 25/05/2026
Teaching modality: Virtual
Location: ULL virtual campus
Valued at: €217.50
The cost of tuition for this Microcredential will be subsidized by the 'Plan for the development of university microcredentials', investment 6 of component 21 of the Addendum to the 'Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan', financed by the European Union – Next Generation EU, year 2025.
Short courses available in various formats (in-person, online, or hybrid). Ideal for learning without interrupting your professional life.
Content created and delivered by professionals and experts in the field, designed for immediate application.
Endorsed by the University of La Laguna. You will receive an official ECTS certificate, valid in the European Higher Education Area.
Teaching staff
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