Safety pertains to the things such as disasters, emergencies, fire prevention and protection. It also includes the prevention of injury or any sort of damage to property. On the other hand, security is the freedom from fear, anxiety and doubts concerning human as well...
The housekeeping staff needs to know various types of fires and fire extinguishers. The staff must be trained to handle small fires. Fire is classified into the following types − Class A − Class A fire consists of ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, trash or...
Crime prevention It is imperative that all properties have a crime prevention committee or a security committee. The committee should consist of key management personnel, including department heads. Supervisors & other selected employees can also be roped in for...
The elements are components or parts which can be isolated and defined in any visual design or work of art. They are the structure of the work and can carry a wide variety of messages. Elements of Design Line A line is a mark made by a moving point and having a...
Colour is the visual perceptual property in humans to the categories called red, green, blue and others. Colour derives from the spectrum of light (distribution of light energy versus wavelength) interacting in the eye with the spectral sensitivities of the light...
A window is an opening in a wall (or other solid and opaque surface) that allows the passage of light and, if not closed or sealed, air and sound. Windows are usually glazed or covered with some other transparent or translucent material. Windows are held in place by...
Lighting Lighting plays an important role in the comfort and safety of occupants of the building. Lighting contributes to the décor of a room and should be both decorative as well as functional without causing glare or appearing flat and dull lighting needs. 1....
Flooring is the general term for a permanent covering of a floor, or for the work of installing such a floor covering. Floor covering is a term to generically describe any finish material applied over a floor structure to provide a walking surface. Both terms are used...
Many homeowners choose carpet because it is warm and soft underfoot. When you select a carpet you generally buy it with the expectations that your new carpet will look just like the sample in the store for many years. Having some general knowledge about the different...
In any organization, furniture covers a wide variety of different item, which will be in constant use and yet should retain their overall good appearance. People are seldom as careful of other people’s property as they are of their own and the handling of furniture by...
A warm room without accessories would be uninteresting. Accessories lend personality, charm and individuality to a room. Each person’s selection and arrangement will reflect his/her own interest and sensitivity to good design. But the accessories should follow the...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZK86XQ1iFVs Some combinations of design elements (line, shape, colour, texture, and space) work better than others. Here are some guidelines to help you understand why some combinations work and others do not work as well. These...
Redecoration The rooms are put off for the required amount of time. This work is planned for the slack season of the year. This is done either floor by floor or part of a floor at a time depending on the shape and number of rooms on the floor. It is always planned in...
The pre-opening calendar for any property starts two to three years ahead, but it's unrealistic to suppose that every executive housekeeper can be hired far enough in advance to take part in the original planning with top, management and the architects. However, in...