Monthly Archives: July 2010
Hotel Industry Health And Safety: Bedbug Infestations Have Risen Over 80% Since 2000 And Hotels And Motels Have Been “Hit Hard”
“A trained and knowledgeable housekeeping staff is one of the best lines of defense, along with having regular pest control inspections,” Hotels and motels have been hit hard — CNN said 67 percent of nearly 1,000 pest control companies surveyed … Continue reading
Filed under Health, Liability, Risk Management, Training
Hospitality Industry Workers’ Compensation Risks: Hotel Owners Forced To Pay Large Damage Award For “Failing To Provide A Safe Work Place And Not Procuring Workers’ Compensation Insurance” While Paying Undocumented Clerk In Cash
“…forced the owners of a large hotel chain to pay more than one million dollars in damages due to their negligence in failing to provide a safe work place and not procuring Workers’ Compensation insurance. The hotel chain had a … Continue reading
Filed under Crime, Injuries, Insurance, Labor Issues, Risk Management
Hotel Industry Pool Safety: Hotel Management Must Increase Supervision Around Pools And Spas And Insure Safety Drain Covers Are Installed Properly (Video)
Constant supervision is an important step to ensure safety around pools and spas. Pool and spa safety drain covers are an important safety step and are required by law.
Filed under Injuries, Insurance, Liability, Pool And Spa, Risk Management, Training
Hotel Industry Health Insurance: Nevada Hotel Operator To Subsidize Medical Insurance For Part-Time Employees In Effort To Reduce Turnover
“We recognize the importance of medical insurance for our team members and their families,” Gordon R. Kanofsky, Ameristar’s chief executive officer, said in a written statement. “This is another way we can show team members we appreciate their commitment to … Continue reading
Filed under Health, Insurance, Labor Issues, Liability, Risk Management
Hospitality Industry Employees Risks: Hawaiian Hotels Violated State Law When Service Employees Not Given 100% Of Service Charges For Food And Beverage Service
“…The suit, filed by Turtle Bay employees in January 2009, claimed the resort violated a state law enacted in 2000 that requires hotels and restaurants to give 100% of service charges for food or beverage service entirely to employees – unless they … Continue reading
Filed under Insurance, Labor Issues, Legislation, Liability, Risk Management
Hotel Swimming Pool Risk Management: French “Underwater Camera” System Gives Lifeguards “Eyes” To Spot Swimmers In Trouble
The Poseidon system gives the lifeguard underwater “eyes.” It’s made up of overhead and/or underwater cameras, a central computer, an LED display panel and a waterproof touch-screen. The cameras’ analog video feeds are converted to a digital signal by a … Continue reading
Filed under Health, Injuries, Liability, Pool And Spa, Risk Management, Training
Hotel Industry Pool And Spa Risks: Centers For Disease Control Estimates $500 Million In Health Care Costs To Treat “Waterborne Illnesses”
Waterborne illnesses are far from eradicated, and they’re more than just a case of diarrhea. Americans shell out an estimated $500 million in health care costs to treat the conditions each year, according to a new report from the Centers … Continue reading
Filed under Health, Liability, Pool And Spa, Risk Management, Training
Hospitality Industry Health Risks: Outbreak Of Norovirus At Hotels And Restaurants Can Be Minimized With Antimicrobial Technology
“Ultimately, the impact an outbreak has on a hotel’s reputation could be devastating. Norovirus, for example, can be particularly dangerous for the elderly or very young, especially if customers have underlying health problems. Then there’s Campylobacter – the most common … Continue reading
Filed under Health, Liability, Risk Management, Training
Hospitality Industry Cybercrime: Hotels And Restaurants Combine For Over 50% Of All Credit Card Data Theft Because Of Their Dependence On Credit Cards And Focus On Servicing Guests
“…According to a recent study, 38% of all credit card breaches occur in hotels…financial services industry accounts for 19% of breaches… Retailers 14%, and restaurants at 13%…” Hotels are easy targets because they are all credit card-based. It is possible to … Continue reading
Hotel Industry Employee Risk Management: Hotel Ownership Must Insure Compliance With State Laws Regarding “Service Charges” Being Withheld Illegally From Service Staff Which Can Result In “Triple Damages” Being Awarded
“…the case involved a portion of service charges — which are added onto bills at the end of banquets, weddings and large events — being withheld from servers, and all hotel and restaurant staff working at least eight-hour shifts were … Continue reading
Filed under Labor Issues, Liability, Risk Management
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