Title: Describe possible hazards to the health and safety of employees and guests.
Course: Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation I (16999-I) > Section: Exploring Health, Safety, and Environmental Awareness

Description should include a review of management's responsibilities, including

- establishing and enforcing safety rules, policies, and procedures
- providing safety and emergency information in employee training and continuing education programs
- providing fire extinguishers and first-aid kits
- storing chemicals in accordance with information on safety data sheets (SDSs)
- immediately correcting safety violations recorded by safety committees or safety enforcement agencies.

Employees' responsibilities include recognizing and hazards, including

- broken equipment, lights, locks, electrical outlet covers, and glass
- leaks
- worn-out electrical cords
- slippery conditions
- damaged floors, furniture, walls, handrails, doors, and windows
- items or conditions that could cause a person to stumble
- missing or damaged fire extinguishers
- chemicals improperly stored or used
- other (e.g., pest infestation, mold)

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- How is safety the responsibility of both management and employees?
- How is prevention the best protection against injury?

Communication

- What types of communication might be used to inform guests of their responsibilities while on the property?
- Where should legal notices be posted on the property?

Leadership

- How can leaders encourage all staff to be aware of the property's liabilities?
- How are leaders ultimately responsible for all liability issues occurring on the property?

Management

- How can management benefit from its employees' ability to work cooperatively?
- What resources are available to management to learn about changes in laws that affect legal duties and liability issues?