Hospitality

Security Begins At The Front Desk
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Security Begins At The Front Desk

10 minutes or less, Assign a Course, Duration, English, General Safety, Hospitality, Hospitality, Industry, Language, Teach, Topic, Type, Video, Workplace Violence

Security Begins At The Front Desk

Security at a Hotel requires the participation and cooperation of everyone on Staff, not just Security Personnel. Front Desk personnel are a crucial part of the Security of your property. They are often the first line of defense and have perhaps the most visible role in spotting and preventing potential threats and reporting suspicious activity. Without vigilant Front Desk Staff, the Security of any property is at higher risk. This program is a great tool for training Front Desk Associates, Bell Staff or anyone working in, around or near your property???s lobby. Topics Include: Protecting Guest Privacy Human Trafficking Emergency Response Key Control

Security Begins At The Front DeskVicky Pickford2019-02-01T00:00:00+00:00

Housekeeper Training – Spanish
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Housekeeper Training – Spanish

10 minutes or less, Assign a Course, Duration, General Safety, Hospitality, Hospitality, Housekeeping, Industry, Language, Spanish, Teach, Topic, Type, Video

Housekeeper Training – Spanish

Housekeepers face unique hazards in the course of their work. Video outlines specific safety hazards and gives the employee ways they can improve workplace safety and reduce or eliminate their risk of injury. Included are proper cleaning techniques, chemical use, back injury prevention, and more.

Housekeeper Training – SpanishVicky Pickford2019-02-01T00:00:00+00:00

Fire Prevention 101
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Fire Prevention 101

10 minutes or less, Assign a Course, Duration, English, Hospitality, Hospitality, Industry, Language, Teach, Topic, Type, Video

Fire Prevention 101

Few things can be more terrifying and catastrophic than a fire. That is why training and education is so important. This video looks at ways fires can be prevented and covers the basics of fire prevention, conditions that contribute to fires and steps employees can take to minimize the risk of a potential fire in a unit.

Fire Prevention 101Vicky Pickford2019-02-01T00:00:00+00:00

Pool Safety – (9 min)
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Pool Safety – (9 min)

10 minutes or less, Assign a Course, Duration, English, General Safety, Hospitality, Hospitality, Industry, Language, Teach, Topic, Type, Video

Pool Safety – (9 min)

Pool Safety – (9 min)Vicky Pickford2019-02-01T00:00:00+00:00

Employee Safety Orientation – Hospitality
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Employee Safety Orientation – Hospitality

11 - 30 minutes, Assign a Course, Duration, English, General Safety, Hospitality, Hospitality, Industry, Language, Teach, Topic, Type, Video

Employee Safety Orientation – Hospitality

This video is the perfect way to introduce new employees to general occupational hazards to which they may be exposed and to re-train experienced workers. Program includes basic safety rules, electrical hazards, powered equipment and machinery, back injury prevention, fire protection and more.

Employee Safety Orientation – HospitalityVicky Pickford2019-02-01T00:00:00+00:00

Carcinogens are Cancer Causing Chemicals

A carcinogen is any substance that can cause cancer. They are chronic toxins that cause damage after repeated or long-term exposure. For some people, the workplace can be a source of exposure to some carcinogens, such as asbestos, benzene, or formaldehyde.

Carcinogens are Cancer Causing ChemicalsVicky Pickford2019-01-31T00:00:00+00:00

Benzene Safety
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Benzene Safety

Chemical Safety, English, Hospitality, Industry, Language, Manufacturing, PPE, PPE - Respiratory, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type

Benzene Safety

Benzene is a highly flammable, colorless or light yellow, sweet smelling liquid that evaporates quickly into the air. Since its vapor is heavier than air it can sink into the low-lying areas. It is found in products made from coal and petroleum. Lubricants, plastics, rubber, dyes, and other chemicals can be produced with benzene.

Benzene SafetyVicky Pickford2019-01-31T00:00:00+00:00

Nine Ways to Control Stress

Stress – everyone has it. It is a natural part of life, but too much stress can cause health problems and can affect your ability to work safely. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to disconnect and unwind in our 24/7/365 world of news, noise, and responsibilities.

Nine Ways to Control StressVicky Pickford2018-12-31T00:00:00+00:00

Don’t Tempt Fate by Working Solo

The freedom of working alone sounds like a dream job for many, but the downside is there’s nobody around to help you if something goes wrong. Social workers, home care nurses, custodians, security guards and late-night convenience store clerks all face hazards from working solo. People might not be able to hear your calls for help and come to your rescue when you work alone.

Don’t Tempt Fate by Working SoloVicky Pickford2018-11-30T00:00:00+00:00

Preventing and Protecting Against Tuberculosis – Healthcare
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Preventing and Protecting Against Tuberculosis – Healthcare

English, Health and Safety Management, Health and Wellness, Healthcare, Hospitality, Industry, Language, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type

Preventing and Protecting Against Tuberculosis – Healthcare

Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious and infectious condition that can affect different parts of the body but is most commonly considered to be a disease of the lungs. People often develop TB if their immune system is lowered due to conditions such as aging, major illness, and surgery.

Preventing and Protecting Against Tuberculosis – HealthcareVicky Pickford2018-11-10T00:00:00+00:00

Safely Handling Materials

Materials handling work is part of many jobs. Think about the different things you lift, move, and store as part of your job – frequently or infrequently.

Safely Handling MaterialsVicky Pickford2018-10-31T00:00:00+00:00

Shape Up For Safety

Did you know your mental, physical, and emotional fitness is part of a safe work environment? If you are fit and healthy, you are likely to have more energy and stamina.

Shape Up For SafetyVicky Pickford2018-10-30T00:00:00+00:00

Near Misses – What’s the Big Deal?

Near misses make up more than half of the incidents that occur in workplaces. A near miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness, or damage but had the potential to do so. A near miss needs attention, as they are a warning that conditions are right for a possible accident.

Near Misses – What’s the Big Deal?Vicky Pickford2018-10-26T00:00:00+00:00

The Basics of Electricity

Electricity is the movement of electrons between atoms. In their normal state, electrons in a conductor such as copper, freely and randomly move from atom to atom.

The Basics of ElectricityVicky Pickford2018-10-25T00:00:00+00:00

Look Up for Overhead Dangers

Some of the worst hazards in any work area are the ones you don’t see - because they’re above you. What’s at stake is your life, and there are two basic ways you could lose it: electrocution or falling objects.

Look Up for Overhead DangersVicky Pickford2018-10-25T00:00:00+00:00

Know Your Enemies: Workplace Hazard

If you and your friends were facing a dangerous, deceptive enemy, you'd want to find out all you could about the enemy and share any information you come up with. The fact is you do have such a treacherous enemy—the workplace hazard. And this enemy threatens you and your co-workers daily.

Know Your Enemies: Workplace HazardVicky Pickford2018-10-20T00:00:00+00:00

Health and Safety Committees
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Health and Safety Committees

English, General Industry, General Safety, Health and Safety Management, Hospitality, Industry, Language, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type

Health and Safety Committees

Most workplaces in Canada and the U.S. are required or voluntarily have safety committees, or Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSC). A safety committee or JHSC is made up of worker and management representatives that meet on a regular basis to discuss and deal with health and safety issues.

Health and Safety CommitteesVicky Pickford2018-10-20T00:00:00+00:00

Fatigue at Work Can Kill You

You’re an accident waiting to happen if you are not alert at work. This applies to most high-risk jobs, trucking and transport jobs, repetitive jobs, such as sorting logs in a lumber mill, and a host of other jobs – regardless of the inherent risk level.

Fatigue at Work Can Kill YouVicky Pickford2018-10-19T00:00:00+00:00

Illnesses, Remedies and Impairment
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Illnesses, Remedies and Impairment

English, General Industry, Hospitality, Industry, Language, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type

Illnesses, Remedies and Impairment

A befuddled state of mind is not conducive to performing tasks whether personal or work-related. It is a breeding ground for accidents. This groggy and foggy state may be the result of a cold, flu or other illness and often mixed with over-the-counter or prescription meds. You can be impaired by both over-the-counter and prescription meds. Alcohol, marijuana or other drugs aren’t the only drugs that cause impairment.

Illnesses, Remedies and ImpairmentVicky Pickford2018-10-19T00:00:00+00:00

Distractions Derail Safety

The ever-increasing use of smartphones finds most of with our heads down staring into the glow of text messages, games, tweets, twitters, selfies and more. One of the downsides to this obsession is that people mistakenly think they can perform their jobs safely while they use these devices.

Distractions Derail SafetyVicky Pickford2018-10-18T00:00:00+00:00

Office Safety

Most offices have few hazardous chemicals and no heavy or moving machinery. If the worst that can happen is a paper cut, why do we need to talk about safety training? Because a paper cut isn’t the worst that can happen. Office employees still need to know what to do in case of an emergency, and accidents are surprisingly common. Also, people who sit down and use computers most of the day need to watch out for ergonomic issues.

Office SafetyVicky Pickford2018-10-15T00:00:00+00:00

Four Categories of Workplace Violence and Prevention Strategies

There are four generally agreed upon categories of workplace violence. Once you know what the categories of violence are you and your employer can practice ways to protect you, co-workers, and the public from ha

Four Categories of Workplace Violence and Prevention StrategiesVicky Pickford2018-10-01T00:00:00+00:00

Emergency Preparedness – Do You Know What to Do?

Unexpected emergencies occur every day in many facilities, including laboratories, offices, and residential buildings. It might be a fire, flood, earthquake, shooting, tornado, or hazardous chemical spill. If you don’t know what to do during an emergency the odds increase that you or others around you will be injured or killed.

Emergency Preparedness – Do You Know What to Do?Vicky Pickford2023-11-30T22:23:26+00:00

Customer Service in Hospitality
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Customer Service in Hospitality

10 minutes or less, Assign a Course, Duration, English, General Safety, Hospitality, Hospitality, Industry, Language, New/Young Worker Safety, Teach, Topic, Type, Video

Customer Service in Hospitality

Customer Service…Hospitality, the two go hand in hand. Customer service is everyone’s job at the hotel, not just the Front Desk. This program outlines some do’s and dont’s of customer service and teaches your associates to make a good impression, regardless of what department they work in.

Customer Service in HospitalityVicky Pickford2018-10-01T00:00:00+00:00

MIPP Ergonomic Housekeeping Training – Spanish

This video addresses common causes of housekeeper strains and injuries. Ergonomic principles and postures are taught as a way to increase comfort and increase safety. Early recognition of symptoms is taught as the key to preventing injuries. Proper postures while making beds, vacuuming, cleaning the bathroom and others are presented in an easy to understand way.

MIPP Ergonomic Housekeeping Training – SpanishVicky Pickford2018-10-01T00:00:00+00:00