Hotel safety tips will help employees know what to do when performing their jobs in the hotel. Just like every job has its own risk, a hotel has its own. There have been instances where employees at the hotel get harmed while performing their jobs arising from their unsafe actions and unsafe conditions created during their work. However, below are 9 hotel safety tips that will encourage employee safety and that of everyone on the hotel premises.
Know your fellow workers.
It’s important to know your colleagues at work so that when you see a new face, you will be able to know. if someone is new, take time to introduce yourself to them to know them. Build a relationship with workers working in your team so that you can offer support and look out for each other. When there is a hazard, none of you would be likely to ignore it.
Be security conscious.
All workers should be mindful of security. Security should be everyone’s business. While observing security, everyone should report suspicious behaviours. Ensure you don’t hand out hotel keys to anyone without seeing their ID. Be vigilant while you work in the hotel. if there are prohibited areas, always ensure to monitor them and ensure the guest don’t overstep their boundaries.
Check the credentials of visitors.
Seek to see the ID of everyone doing any job in the hotel. Most companies make it mandatory for third parties to display their Identification cards themselves, they include builders, florists etc. Whenever you see a new face. Ask for their credentials.
Know how to identify a hazard and correct them.
Health and safety should be the responsibility of everyone in the hotel environment. As employees, identifying what can go wrong or what can cause harm should be of serious concern to you and knowing how to correct them will be of great value to you and other employees. Hazards are things that can cause harm.
Ensure there is an evacuation plan in the hotel.
An evacuation plan is paramount and it helps guide the people on the action to take during emergencies needing evacuation of people. In the building, Evacuation plans are designed for each floor and for different scenarios. The guests and other people in the hotel have to be aware of this on time.
Regular breaks.
Getting a regular break while working will help to regain your strength and enable you to work optimally. Though an overtime payment is good, However, working for long hours with no breaks in between those hours reduces your productivity.
Learn how to use the equipment.
You have to learn how to use the equipment within your reach in the hotel. Or rather, you’ll have to know how some of the equipment functions. It will help you to spot any error or abnormality in them. Also, avoid operating equipment you don’t know anything about. Ask for the right personnel to guide you during use. Also, inform other persons not to use equipment that they are not conversant with to avoid machine damage or harm to themselves.
Learn to handle spills.
Spills can occur in the hotel environment, from the kitchen to restaurants to bars and corridors. Depending on where it happens. Make sure you take it as a priority to clean it. Do this immediately to prevent slip and fall. Spills can be water, beverages, or chemicals pouring out on the floor.
Check your footwear.
When your work exposes you to the kitchen environment or other environment. Appropriate footwear is needed for you to prevent slip and fall. For example, cleaners need to wear safety shoes in their work. The chefs and helpers in the kitchen will need to wear their safety shoes.
Conclusion on hotel safety tips.
Being safe while working in a hotel environment as an employee is an important affair. Some employees get injured by what they ought to have done right in the course of their job. A lot can happen that may lead to an accident. However, An action on the 9 hotel safety tips will help promote safety during your work in the hotel.
Onyeka Emma is a QHSE Professional with more than 10 years of experience in occupational health and safety, which spans many industries such as construction, beverage, oil and gas, etc. He has many health and safety certifications, including NEBOSH IGC, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 Lead auditor certificate. A member of IOSH, ISPON, and Nigeria Red Cross Society. He is interested in business, entrepreneurship, Speaking, and motivating people to do better for themselves. He enjoys leisure with a good motivational book.
