Hotel & Restaurant Safety & Security

https://www.hrdive.com/news/osha-inspection-final-walkaround-rule/712308/

OSHA finalizes employee walkaround rule The May 31 change reverts to a long-standing practice that gives employees the right to select a third-party advocate to accompany an inspection.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0278431924000185

How can promote hotel employees’ performances? Relative importance of high-performance HR practices and the moderating role of empowering leadership Hospitality and tourism enterprises often have limited resources to invest in high-performance HR practices (HPHRP) for gaining competitive advantages…

https://blogs.oracle.com/peoplesoft/post/health-and-safety-osha-required-reporting-update-usa-only

Health and Safety – OSHA required reporting update (U.S.A only) OSHA required reporting update

https://www.universalhub.com/crime/20240202/fourth-amendment-and-police-investigation-domestic

Fourth Amendment and police investigation into domestic violence collide at waterfront hotel A North Carolina man who was staying with his girlfriend at the InterContinental Boston last November faces charges of assault and battery on a family member after his arrest at their room, where police were called because of a loud argument and found his girlfriend with "multiple bruises" on her ch...

This article illustrates why regular inspection of balcony hardware is essential, especially where there is a salty air atmosphere. You have to have an active effective PM program conducted by trained professionals.

Railing falls from Waikiki hotel balcony, crashes on beach below: ‘We were all screaming’ Safety concerns are mounting after a hotel’s railing came loose from a balcony above Waikiki Beach earlier this week.

https://groundbreakcarolinas.com/top-10-mistakes-to-avoid-when-completing-and-filing-osha-300-logs/

Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Completing and Filing OSHA 300 Logs February 1st is the deadline to post your organization’s OSHA 300a logs. And March 2nd is the deadline to submit electronic records to OSHA.

https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/express-requests/osha-300a-electronic-data-submission

OSHA 300A Electronic Data Submission More employers will be required to submit workplace injury and illness information under a final rule released by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 2023.

https://www.shponline.co.uk/common-workplace-hazards/key-health-and-safety-risks-in-the-retail-sector/

Key health and safety risks in the retail sector Dakota Murphey explains why a proactive approach to health and safety in retail is the best chance at remaining incident-free.

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/osha-s-cold-stress-guidance-3380166/

OSHA’s Cold Stress Guidance | JD Supra As we head into the New Year, it is a good time for businesses to review OSHA’s cold stress guidance (link below). OSHA reminds employers that...

https://ehsdailyadvisor.blr.com/2023/12/2023-in-review-osha-enforcement/

2023 in Review: OSHA Enforcement - EHS Daily Advisor In 2023, OSHA levied million-dollar proposed penalties, reached million-dollar settlements with employers, and even won a million-dollar ruling in a citation challenge.

https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15086183

Hacking manual found for scam targeting hotels and consumers | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis Computer security experts in Japan and Europe have begun piecing together details behind an extensive hacking scheme targeting one of the largest online hotel reservation sites in the world.

https://www.hotelmanagement.net/operate/supreme-court-hear-ada-hotel-case

Supreme Court to resolve ADA 'tester' case The Supreme Court of the United States is set to hear a case that may have a lasting impact on hoteliers and their guests. | At issue is whether someone can bring a lawsuit about a hotel’s failure to provide information about its accessibility if the plaintiff never planned to visit that hotel.

https://www.securitysales.com/fire-intrusion/detection/10-retail-shopping-safety-tips-holidays-christmas/

10 Retail Shopping Safety Tips to Keep Holiday Heists and Christmas Criminals Away Allied Universal shares the best ways for shoppers to protect themselves during the busiest time of the year.

https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/24598-injured-workers-are-using-cannabis-to-self-medicate-study-shows

Injured workers are using cannabis to self-medicate, study shows Toronto — Most workers who use cannabis to treat work-related injuries and illnesses do so without medical guidance or authorization, a recent study out of Canada suggests.

There is no defense of this condition existing that resulted in the death of an infant!

Parents sue Hyatt Hotels Corporation after death of 1-year-old son A local family is suing Hyatt Hotel Corporations, claiming the company is at fault for the death of their child.

https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/east/2023/10/04/742910.htm

Subcontractors Working Too Close to High Voltage Power Lines Draws OSHA Action The U.S. Department of Labor has entered into a settlement agreement with a New Jersey building contractor who allowed its subcontractors' employees to

https://www.jacksonlewis.com/insights/boost-osha-inspections-expected-high-risk-retailers

Boost in OSHA Inspections Expected for ‘High Risk’ Retailers - Jackson Lewis Warehouse, processing, and distribution facilities serve a crucial role in many retailers’ supply chains (especially those relying primarily on e-commerce), as such facilities provide space for inventory storage and assist with order fulfillments. Retailers’ use of these facilities has increased...

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/osha-s-recent-interpretation-on-7110205/

OSHA’s Recent Interpretation on Recording Workplace Violence | JD Supra The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines workplace violence as any act or threat of physical violence, harassment,...

https://www.iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/travel/new-study-reveals-the-most-used-passwords-in-the-hospitality-industry-66544b15-020e-4bd3-8224-8e5128ac0f5a
You may want to check your system passwords to see if they are too commonly used.

New study reveals the most used passwords in the hospitality industry New research shows that the hospitality sector’s employees love ‘123456’ for their passwords.

https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/national/07272023
You know it is hot, be smart about workers out in the heat.

Department of Labor announces hazard alert, steps up enforcement as extreme heat endangers workers across the nation | Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA National News Release U.S. Department of Labor July 27, 2023 Department of Labor announces hazard alert, steps up enforcement as extreme heat endangers workers across the nation Federal law requires employers to provide safe, healthy working conditions WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labo...

https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2023/0725/Shoplifting-is-on-the-rise.-So-are-solutions

Shoplifting is on the rise. So are solutions. Across the United States, retailers are undertaking extraordinary measures to combat a rise in shoplifting. So are lawmakers and police.

https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/24180-osha-safety-training-basics-what-you-need-to-know

OSHA Safety Training Basics: What You Need to Know This comprehensive white paper contains useful tips and insights from J. J. Keller experts to help you understand the training requirements that apply to your organization.

Years ago I was wrote the original standard, edited and refined by a team of fellow employees, for floor covering for the hospitality company I was working for at that time. Interesting to see a similar document coming into discovery years later

https://www.expertinstitute.com/resources/insights/costco-ordered-to-reveal-flooring-policies-in-slip-and-fall-lawsuit/?ajs_uid=a060h00001jBm5KAAS&camp_id=267&delivery_id=dgS13QcDAPyntwH7p7cBAYlvBARM0Ds7cgRpJIUCRg%3D%3D&msg_id=

Costco Ordered to Reveal Flooring Policies in Slip-And-Fall Lawsuit A federal judge in California revoked Costco's protective order, allowing the public to access information on the company's flooring policies in a slip and fall lawsuit filed by Jayashree Singh, who claims that Costco's flooring conditions are dangerous and wants to prevent further slip and fall cas...

https://cmmonline.com/news/osha-launches-program-to-prevent-workplace-hazards

OSHA Launches Program to Prevent Workplace Hazards | Cleaning & Maintenance Management OSHA has launched a program aimed at preventing workplace hazards in warehouses, processing facilities, and high-risk retail establishments.

https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/national/07172023

Department of Labor announces rule expanding submission requirements for injury, illness data provided by employers in high-hazard industries | Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA National News Release U.S. Department of Labor July 17, 2023 Department of Labor announces rule expanding submission requirements for injury, illness data provided by employers in high-hazard industries Final rule takes effect Jan. 1, 2024, for certain employers WASHINGTON – The U.S. Departme...

https://www.denverpost.com/2023/06/14/two-women-sue-longmont-hotel-suspect-access-room/

2 women sue Longmont hotel for allegedly providing attempted murder suspect access to room The complaint accuses the hotel of recklessly failing to ensure the safety of their guests, failing to follow safety policies such as restricting room access to guests and hiring unqualified indivi…

https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/injury-prevention-for-hotel-workers-new-niosh-tip-sheet

Injury prevention for hotel workers: New NIOSH tip sheet Washington — Hotel workers can avoid on-the-job injury and illness by keeping their feet on the floor, ensuring fresh air is circulating and not mixing cleaning products.

https://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4116747.html

Two Easy Ways to Increase Your Hotel’s Security and Compliance In honor of National Safety Month in June, we wanted to share a couple of proven ways for keeping your hotel staff safe on the job and protecting your bottom line from fraudsters.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/top-dhs-official-warns-absolute-threat-public-safety/story?id=99742349

Top DHS official warns of 'absolute threat' to public safety, economy from organized retail crime Authorities are ringing alarm bells about the growing threat of organized retail crime, where groups of criminals steal high-value items to sell online or elsewhere.

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/31/what-are-retail-shrink-and-organized-retail-crime.html

Not just shoplifting: Here's why companies say retail theft is such a big deal Shrink, retail theft and organized retail theft are often cited by retailers as a reason for lower profits, but the terms are distinctly different.