HCROWD LESSON 3 Flashcards
one of the biggest risks for the TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY industry
Food safety
a leading cause of illnesses from contaminated food.
Norovirus
a bacteria that causes potentially fatal
Legionnaires’ Disease
a growing concern since the danger is heightened by
the fact that it may accumulate in rooms that are some distance
from the source and injure guests and staff.
Carbon Monoxide
A frequently overlooked risk is that the staff may become complacent over time
and less rigorous in applying the appropriate procedures.
Liquor Liability
One of the most challenging issues for the hospitality industry is complying with
regulations that require public access for disabled individuals.
Access for the Disabled
make up an integral part of the service at many resorts
courtesy shuttles
Risk management considerations may the same depending upon whether hotel employees are performing the service of it is contracted out to third parties. TRUE OR FALSE
FALSE
Ineffective security requires that management have in-depth knowledge of the
property and its operations. TRUE OR FALSE
FALSE
increased exposures and
heightened liability if a plaintiff is able to show that the reduction in security staff contributed to an safe environment. TRUE OR FALSE
FALSE
one of the most delicate and perhaps paradoxical tasks facing
any hotel security consultant, developer, owner, or general manager in the
contemporary era of hospitality.
Securing a hotel
The hotel industry may be ambivalent, or at times even dismissive, about security. TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
many hotels have documented maximum security
standards that must be applied to each of their hotels. TRUE OR FALSE
FALSE
heat detection units are required by an increasing number of
local jurisdictions
Smoke Detectors
have the ability
to report a heat buildup prior to evidence of smoke or flame
Heat detectors