Comprehensive Hotel Resort Risk Management Checklist

 

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Hotel Information Name of Hotel:  Ad dr ess ess:: Da Date te of Constructio n: Type of Construction: Number of Floors: Number of Base Basements: ments: Number of guest rooms/suites: Date of Most recent renovations

Management & Leadership Does the hotel/resort have a policy statement reflecting hotel management’s commitment to safety and health/risk control? Is it included in manuals, employee handbook, bulletin boards, etc. Is one or more persons designated with the responsibility for risk control? By whom? Reviewed with what frequency (check last revision date)? Is senior management involved in risk control activities? (Including, but not limited to attending safety committee meetings) Describe:  Are Guest & Life Safety Safety and health/risk control responsibilities responsibilities clearl clearly y defined in every manager’s job description?

This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

Have specific, measurable goals and objectives been established for all department heads relating to risk control? Describe: Does the hotel have an incentive program for reducing frequency/severity of accidents? If yes, describe program Is there a system in place for guests to provide adequate comments for the effective improvement of systems? Review guest survey forms Review the personnel and processes involved in the processing, recording and actioning of information provided from guest feedback Does Executive management periodically review: Incident data and detail? Guest survey summaries? Property damage reports?  Alarm activation reports Employee & third party loss statistics? Insurance premiums? Risk/Hazard reports? Does Executive management set annual targets for Department Managers/Department Heads risk management performance objectives?  Are such performance objectives objectives and e expectations xpectations documented? documented? Does Executive Management routinely measure actual performance against such objectives (either via HR appraisal or as an individual exercise)?

DOCUMENTED SAFETY PROCEDURES & PROTOCOLS Is there a Documented Life and Guest Safety plan? Who is responsible for maintaining and updating the manual?  Are their Documented Management Management and Safety Procedures in plac place e for the following:

This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

Incident Reporting and Investigation (Guest & Employee) Bloodborne Pathogens - Food Service Operations & Housekeeping Confined Space Entry - For Engineers & Contractors Electrical Safety - including Energy Conservation Programs Emergency Action Plan - Fire, Threat, Action Response Ergonomics - Housekeeping, Service and Engineering & Maintenance Hazard Communication/Material Safety/Secure Storage Lockout/Tag Out & Power or Equipment Isolation Plant & Machine Safety Personal Protective Equipment Workplace Safety Lift Maintenance Fire Safety & Fire Prevention HVAC Systems Boiler Operations Power Generation & Distribution systems Cooling Tower Maintenance Waste Management & Handling Business Continuity Planning Property & Asset Maintenance

TRAINING – LIFE & GENERAL SAFETY List the training regimens in place by Hotel Departments Engineering Front-of-House Personnel Engineering & Maintenance This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

Security Housekeeping Laundry Personnel Executive Management Contractors Is safety training developed and conducted for employees (permanent and casual) as well as for all contractors? Describe what training is done e.g. Hazard Communication/Material Safety, Pathogens, Safe Lifting, Personal Protective Equipment, security, key control, job specific etc.Blood-borne Review all available Training manuals and records. Is all front-of-house staff adequately trained in guest-response protocols as relate to potential liability scenarios (e.g. loss of property, personal injury, etc)? Is such training attendance appropriately documented?  Are there adequate and appropriately appropriately trained first first aid trained personnel amongst all front-of-hous front-of-house e and backof-house employees? Is all safety training documented documented and are adequate personnel records maintained? maintained? (Review documentation) How long are records maintained for? Is initial (induction) safety training conducted at orientation or within the first week of employment? View induction programs for all Departments (including for Casual employees) List First Aid trained personnel:  Are Engineering personnel personnel appropriately trained trained in: Confined Space Entry Working at heights Hot Works

GUEST & OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY COMMITTEE Is there a safety/risk control committee? If yes, how often are meetings held?

This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

Who participates and how are the participants selected?  Are guest safety as well as employee employee safety issues addressed in suc such h a forum? Review most recent minutes & risk issues  Are Executive Management Management & each De Department partment adequately repres represented? ented? Does the safety/risk control committee have established goals and objectives (a Charter)? Describe:  Are safety/risk control control committee meeting meeting minutes ke kept pt and maintained? Do the minutes document discussion of: Planned inspections Reports of incidents (guest & employee)  Analysis of cause cause of accidents Department Risk Management status reports Identification of cost drivers in Insurances Recommendations for improvements Do the minutes document correction of deficiencies deficiencies,, or a plan of action discussed during meetings? Do Committee meetings review relevant Industry related risk issues as a matter of course (eg security updates affecting the hotel industry as a whole)? Review Security logs and Incident & Investigation reports

EMERGENCY PLANNING & PREPAREDNESS Is there a written Emergency/ Disaster Response Plan? Who is responsible for maintaining and updating the plan? Check Document for Currency  Are special contingencies contingencies or provisions provisions made for evacuations evacuations relating to g guests uests with specia speciall needs (e.g. disabled or elderly guests located on lower floors)? Is a register maintained noting such guests and the need for possible staff assistance in the event of an emergency evacuation?

This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

Does the Emergency/Disaster Response Plan include procedures for: a. Aircraft Crash b. Bomb or terrorist threat c. Chemical Spill d. Civil Disturbance e. Death/Suicide f. Earthquake/Tsunami g. Elevator Failure h. Emergency Response Team i. Evacuation (partial & full)  j. Fire/Life Safety System System k. Fire l. Flood m. Hostage Situation n. Cyclone/Hurrica Cyclone/Hurricane/Weather ne/Weather extremes o. Medical Emergencies p. Power Failure q. Robbery r. Snow/Ice s. Emergency Phone Numbers t. Location of Emergency Supplies u. Floor Plans v. Assembly locations for guests and employees including a method of accounting for staff and communicating with guests. w. Protocols for media requests relating to any of the above

This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

Have all employees and all third party contractors on site received clear instructions regarding their role in the emergency plan? Is this documented? Is training given to: a. Management Staff b. Emergency Response Team c. Hotel/Resort employees Describe training Frequency and type of drills conducted? Participation in drills by outside agencies? Through in-room guest literature and rear-of-door signage and instructions – are all guests adequately provided with clear instructions relating to emergency scenarios and evacuation plans?  Are the same instructions instructions produced in a number of languages? What languages?  Are telephone units in all guest rooms and and facility areas (including the gym gymnasium nasium and swim swimming ming pool areas) fitted with ‘one button’ rapid dial numbers to allow for quick and appropriate response? Has each section of the emergency plan been tested? Have emergency drills been conducted? How often? Have municipal agencies been advised of the emergency plan and have they participated in emergency drills? Is there a premises-wide intercom system adequate to allow for broad-based evacuation or notification to building occupants? Is there a prepared evacuation tape available to allow for rapid evacuation of the premises? Is the same in a multi-lingual format?  Are guest rooms equipped equipped with battery ch charged arged torches in the event event of a total power failu failure re and lag or failure of back-up emergency lighting?  Are all guest lifts fitted with signage and and clear instructions relating to emergency emergency evacuation requi requirements rements and operations? This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

Have disabled/handicapped disabled/handicapped guest records been identified in some manner to aid in evacuation? Have the telephone operators been trained in telephone evacuation procedures? Have designated employees received training in assisting disabled guests during an evacuation? Have “safe rooms” or appropriate evacuation areas been identified within the property and off-property? Detail and point out such areas on the site Have arrangements been made with nearby hotels or establishments to provide assistance if required? Is there a written procedure outlining a manual check-in/check-out system in the event that computer systems are compromised or shut down?  Are booking and other records records manually backed-up backed-up in the event o off data loss incid incidents? ents?

PLANNED INSPECTIONS & TESTING  Are periodic and planned planned inspections conducted as relate to: 1. Fire protection systems 2. Guest facilities maintenance & safety 3. Security programs & systems 4. Kitchen hygiene (equipment & systems) 5. Internal & External Lighting 6. Environmental risk management and control (water, air, noise, etc.)? 7. Outdoor areas including all walkways and car park areas?  Are such inspection inspection reports adequately documented?  Are such inspection inspection reports reviewed and ‘signed-off’ by executive executive managem management? ent? Is there a process of inter-departmental “mix” of inspections whereby one department will inspect or assess the operations/standards of another department? Has responsibility been appropriately assigned and documented to ensure that the inspections are completed on a monthly basis? If yes, who is assigned? Is there a fully documented procedure in place that ensures that all safety deficiencies and defect/maintenance reports are given a priority to correct? This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

Is there a (Senior) management “sign-off” protocols in place to ensure timely remedial action?

ENGINEERING SERVICES - SYSTEMS & PROCEDURES Details of Engineering Department Number of Employees - breakdown by trade Contractors utilised: Does the hotel Engineering Department have in place appropriate procedures that relate to: The Minimisation of breakdown of plant and equipment The maintenance of plant and equipment in a satisfactory condition for safe operation The maintenance of plant and equipment to its optimum operation efficiency The reduction - to a minimum - the cost of this maintenance, consistent hotel quality standards The maintenance of a high level of engineering expertise in the performance of the work handled by the Department The provision of adequately trained and supervised Engineering Services personnel (both staff and contracted services) - which includes suitably qualified and experienced personnel in all the trade functions as required to meet all hotel quality demands. The safe and efficient operations of all Building Services equipment The maximisation of Energy Savings through proactive engineering management and through conducting detailed investigations of plant deficiencies that result in appropriate corrective action Processes to ensure adequate Supervision of all Maintenance Service Contractors Processes to ensure the maintenance of the Building Structure - Internal & External Processes to ensure the adequate maintenance of Fire Protection & Detection systems Protocols relating to the alteration, upgrading and refurbishment of all Plant & Buildings Does the hotel maintain a register of “approved” contractors?  Are contracted services services provided for: a. Lift service and maintenance? b. Fire systems service and extinguisher maintenance? c. Laundry and dry cleaning? This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

d. Landscaping and gardening? e. Conference operations (eg lighting or sound systems)? f. Air conditioning service? g. Water treatment (including ( including cooling towers)? h. Transport or parking services (including limousine operations or airport pick up)? i. Cool room, freezer fre ezer and chiller maintenance?  j. Sports or recreation services services (eg gymnasium, gymnasium, tennis, etc.)? etc.)? k. Tour service operations? l. Building services and construction or refurbishment activities?  Are such contractors contractors required to be quality accredited?  Are Contractors required to hold liability insurances to a minimum minimum level (US $5 million minim minimum)? um)?  Are certificates of Insurance maintained maintained on file? Is there a formal induction process in place for new or existing contractors? Is a contractor induction “kit” utilised for this purpose  Are there specific instructions and controls controls relating to: a. Rules, standards and conduct of behaviour? b. Access controls and contractor identification? c. A check of relevant licenses, accreditations and permits d. Permit-to-work systems (relating to noise, chemicals allowed on site, barricading of work areas, etc)? e. Hot-work permit? f. Elevated work or roof access permits? g. Isolation of power supply and lock-out or tag-out systems (including fire system impairment system)? Is there adequate and competent supervision of contractors during major works? By whom and with what frequency? What are the protocols in place for breaches of safety or security standards by contractors? This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

 Are formal contract agreements agreements reviewed for a adequacy dequacy by hotel le legal gal counsel? Have personal protective needs been identified for all engineering and other employers and third party contractors? Describe the range and application of personal protective equipment issued at this hotel/resort. Is there a written standard in place for the correct and appropriate use of all personal protective equipment? Is the issuance of non-disposable personal protective equipment to employees recorded?  Are there appropriate training training methodologies, induction induction and safe wo work rk procedures in place relating to all ty types pes of PPE? Is there a written procedure that enables supervisors/managers to take disciplinary action for violation of established protective equipment standards? Does the Engineering Department maintain a store and log of PPE? View and review. Is PPE and instructions for use (or standard work procedures) maintained at places of use? Eg gloves and splash glasses for pool chemicals, cooling towers, etc.

BOILER PLANT & WATER SYSTEMS Size, Model type and Age of Boilers: Plant Location: Principal Servicing Contractors: Boiler Plant Capacity:  Are the following undertaken undertaken on a preventative preventative maintenance sc schedule: hedule: Gauge glass blowdowns Fuel level maintenances Water level control blowdowns Feedwater dosing, sampling and blowdown (as indicated by feedwater testing Plant room housekeeping Opening of steam and water drums and hosing out of sludge Check for and removal of any scale This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

Checks of main steam stop valve, blowdown valves, feed water valves, and gauge glass mounts Check of floats and float chambers Check of all baffles Check of all flange gaskets and gland packings Daily sampling (undertaken by Hotel Engineering personnel) details: Weekly Service details Monthly HCC and Legionella testing details Monthly trend reporting requirements Monthly & Quarterly corrosion coupon analysis Monthly equipment calibrations and inspections details Details of stock of all testing reagents and dip slides Is pH of Feed Water at 25º C between 8.5 – 9.5? Is total Iron level of Feed Water greater than 0.1 ppm ? Is total Feed Water Hardness less than 2 ppm ? Is Orthophosphate of Boiler water between 30 – 50 ppm ? Is OH Alkalinity of Boiler water between 300 – 500 ppm ? Is Conductivity (neutralised) of Boiler water less than 2000 µS/cm ?  Are Silica levels levels of Boiler wate waterr less than 150 ppm ? Is the pH of Boiler condensate (at 25º C) between 8.5 – 9.5? Is the total Iron of Boiler condensate less than 0.1 ppm ?  Are the total Copper levels levels of Boiler condensate condensate less than 1 ppm ?  Are thermometric checks checks of all steam traps undertaken? When When? ?  Are Condensate Control studies studies of Boilers Boilers undertaken? When?  Are boiler vessels vessels scanned internally internally for cracks or defects? defects? Have any specific actions been taken to save water in the last 12 months? This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

Is water use monitored? Is the water system regularly checked for leaks or surges inconsumption?  Are staff encouraged to to save water?  Are guests encouraged encouraged to save water?  Are towels and bed linen linen in guest rooms only changed on request? Have spray taps been fitted in the guest bathrooms? Have flow restrictors been fitted to water pipes? Do guestrooms have low-flow showerheads? Low-flow toilets? Low –flow sink aerators? Is urinal sensor flushing installed in all public and staff toilets?

HEATING VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) Is authority designated to develop and implement an indoor air quality management plan for the hotel? Does the hotel have an indoor air quality management plan that includes steps for preventing and resolving indoor air quality problems? Does the hotel use integrated pest management principles in all front and back of house areas? Is spot-treatment of pesticides used to control infested areas? Have all painted surfaces in the hotel been tested for lead-based paint, and has a lead control or removal program been implemented? Is a preventive maintenance conditioning (HVAC) system?schedule established and in operation for the heating, ventilation, and air Is the schedule in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations or accepted practice for the HVAC system? Does the HVAC preventive maintenance schedule include the following: Checking and/or changing air filters and belts Lubricating equipment parts? Checking the motors (including vibration analyses)? Confirming that all equipment is in operating order?

This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

 Are renovation areas in occupied buildings buildings isolated so that that dust and debris is confined to the reno renovation vation or construction area? When renovating or during new construction, are product labels checked, or is information obtained on whether paints, adhesives, sealants, solvents, insulation, particle board, plywood, floor coverings, carpet backing, textiles or other materials contain volatile organic compounds that could be emitted during regular use? Is the hotel maintenance schedule updated to show all maintenance performed on the building systems? Does the maintenance schedule include the dates that the building systems maintenance was performed and the names of the persons or companies performing the work?  Are maintenance schedules schedules retained ffor or at least three years? Is all ductwork routinely inspected? Frequency? By whom?  Are internal linkages linkages of all Dampers tested for free movement? Is flushing, pre-treatment and condensate sampling undertaken for all chilled water/Processed water/hot water/steam piping? Is HVAC motor efficiency routinely tested?  Are there clear labels on all piping, ductwork, ductwork, AHUs, and VFDs? VFDs?  Are T-stats in place and regularly calibrated? calibrated?  Are humidistats in in place and routinely calibrated?  Are all AHU’s routinely routinely inspected?  Are all Exhaust Fans Fans routinely tested and and inspected?  Are all Supply Fans routinely tested and and inspected?  Are all Air Filter cages cages routinely tested tested and inspected?  Are all pre-filters and final final filters routinely routinely tested and inspected? inspected?  Are all HHW Pump and controls routinely tested and inspected? inspected?  Are all CHW Pump and controls routinely tested and inspected? inspected?  Are all Potable Water Water Pumps routinely tested and inspec inspected? ted? This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

Is all Insulation, Ductwork and Piping routinely r outinely tested and inspected?  Are all Valves, Valve Valve tags, Valve Valve Charts routinely tested tested and inspected? inspected?  Are all chilled water water strainers & drain connections connections routinely tested and inspected? inspected?  Are all AHU supply & return pressure gauges routinely routinely tested and inspected? inspected?  Are all AHU supplies supplies & return thermometers routinely tested and inspected?  Are all AHU coil plugs routinely tested tested and inspected?  Are all Air filter gauges gauges routinely tested tested and inspected?  Are all Condensate lines lines routinely tested tested and inspecte inspected? d?  Are all Floor drains routinely routinely inspected? inspected?  Are all Diffusers routinely routinely tested and inspected? inspected? Is Electric motor drive actual load vs. Name plate load tested? Frequency? Is Processed water pressure and temperature t emperature regularly tested?

CHILLERS & REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS Size, Model type and Age of Chillers: Plant Location: Principal Servicing Contractors: Chiller Plant Capacity: Obtain Inventory of all Hotel Chiller Equipment and Refrigerants What Refrigerants are utilised? Does the hotel have in place a Refrigerant Leak Management Plan? Is there a Refrigerant Record Keeping System? Check & verify Maintenance Records for Existing Equipment and Refrigerant Supplies Do the hotel maintain the following with regard to Refrigerants: Refrigerant purchase, sales and disposal records? Procedures for the Safe transport of refrigerants This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

Refrigerant tracking and record keeping Contaminated refrigerant guidelines? Chiller Leak testing, leak prevention and leak repairs? Chiller Equipment and refrigerant inventory? Refrigerant storage? Chiller Certification for technicians? Penalties for non-compliance? Compliance audits and surveys? Refrigerant recovery, recycling, and reclaiming? Chiller Servicing practices? Refrigerant cylinder handling & storage procedures? Refrigerant Venting and losses? Size and location of Commercial Refrigerators and Chillers Maintenance Frequency? (verify through review of records)

POWER SUPPLY & DISTRIBUTION and ENERGY MANAGEMENT Size, Model type and Age of Generators: Plant Location: Principal Servicing Contractors: Generator Plant Capacity: Details of Electrical Sub Stations on site Size and location of SwitchBoards: Is a system in place to monitor hotel-wide energy usage and report monthly? Is a system in place to develop energy saving policies and procedures for the hotel? Is energy consumption considered in all aspects of building refurbishment, plant replacement and equipment procurement?

This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

Does the total Building Management system that is utilised facilitate some energy usage reduction?  Are electrical maintenance maintenance procedures in place to: Undertake Safety testing/Repairs of Electrical Equipment Undertake assessment of Light Fittings/Power Points for function and damage Check fixed appliances & Equipment Replace defective Fluorescent tubes/clean Diffusers & Reflectors Check operation Nurses Call system - rectify faults Operation/safety checks of Power Points fixed electrical devices etc. Operation of all Examination Lamps Check replace circuit identification caps/labels Operation of all Wall Clocks  Are electrical maintenance maintenance procedures in place to address: address: • Motors and starters diagnostics  – Inspection  – belt drives  – lubrication  – vibration analysis analysis • Panels and switchgear– thermal scanning– power factor– grounding– transformers– electrical tighten-up • Lighting  – re-lamping programs  – cleaning  – ballast changes  – controls • Emergency power  – UPS systems  – generators  – closed/open transition transition switches  – lighting • Security (building and perimeter)  – alarm systems  – cameras  – fire and smoke detection detection systems  – fire pumps IT&M This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

Check & verify the estimated heating and cooling loads based on floor areas. Detail all hotel energy conservation measures utilized as well as the life cycle cost analyses undertaken  Are energy services shut down when and where where parts of the building building are unoccupied? Have temperature settings, timers, lighting levels etc., been adjusted to ensured minimum energy use for given comfort levels? Is hotel energy use regularly monitored? Is consumption of energy going down year on year? Have targets for reducing energy consumption been set? Has energy use been compared with energy benchmarks? Have check been undertaken to confirm that the cheapest fuel-tariff is being used for each purpose? Is the hotel’s energy plant-equipment less than 10 years old? Have low-energy lights been fitted where cost-effective? Has an energy audit been undertaken in the three years?  Are occupancy sensors sensors or timers used to control lighting iin n intermittent-use areas (e.g. meeting rooms, storage areas, public bathrooms, staff bathrooms)? Do meeting and guest rooms have dimmer switches for lights?  Are programmable thermostats thermostats with motion de detectors tectors used to contro controll HVAC in guestrooms guestrooms? ? Is glazing applied to windows throughout the hotel to prevent heat from building up? Do guest room windows open for fresh air? Is florescent lighting used throughout the property? What is the percentage used? Have energy-efficient lighting fixtures been installed in each room?  Are programmable thermostats thermostats with motion de detectors tectors used to contro controll HVAC in guest rooms rooms? ?  Are housekeeping staff staff encouraged to close close drapes and turn off lights lights and air conditi conditioning oning when rooms are unoccupied? Do guest rooms have Energy Star- labeled TVs and other energy efficient appliances?

ELECTRICAL SAFETY This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

SWITCHBOARDS

 Are all switchboards: switchboards: Locked (& lockable)? Securely fixed to wall structures? Have operable isolating switches? FITTINGS FITTIN GS and OUTLETS

Do all electrical fittings comply with AS3000 (or equivalent if international) wiring rules?  Are all electrical fittings fitted with with an earth leakage device device or a residual c current urrent device? Does the portable generator comply with AS2790? If supply is from a permanent outlet, is an earth leakage device fitted?  Are all power outlets controlled by a double double pole switch? switch? Do portable outlets: Have a flexible cord rated at 10 amperes minimum? Have overload and earth leakage (ELCB) protection? EXTENSION CORDS & FITTINGS

 Are all fittings wired wired identically so that identical phases phases will be selected selected by the pin?  Are all cords: Supported above work areas, wet areas and passages? Protected from mechanical damage and moisture? Heavy duty, conforming to AS3199? POWERED MACHINES MACHINES & PORTAB LE TOOLS

 Are the following in good condition and and good working order: Guards? Blades? Outer casings? This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

Power cords? On/off switches? Does all electrical equipment carry up-to-date inspection tags? INSPECTION AND TESTING

Does the hotel have in place detailed inspection, testing and maintenance procedures in place to ensure that all electrical apparatus (front and back of house and “in-room”) is safe to use? Check random equipment, tools and appliances (front and back of house and “in-room”). Is there any evidence of damage to the ‘permanent’ wiring, cables or electrical enclosures? Is there any evidence of damage to any electrical apparatus or equipment in the workplace?  Are there any damaged or loose loose power points or s switches? witches? Is outer protective insulation or the sheaths of any cable damaged or ‘pulled back’ exposing the inner wires?  Are exposed live wires wires or conductors accessible accessible without without the use of a tool or key? key?  Are there any accessible accessible ‘bare’ wires inside the switchboard? switchboard? RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICES (RCDS)

Is RCD protection provided for all electrical equipment that is: Hand held? Moved while in operation? Moved from place to place? Operated in a demanding environment? If the workplace is a new installation (built after 1996), is fixed (non-portable) RCD protection provided for all socket outlets?  Are the RCDs being tested tested as required by Standards? Standards? WORK PRACTICES

 Are qualified electricians electricians employed employed by the hotel or otherwi otherwise se engaged to undertake electrical electrical work a as s required? Do electricians (Hotel Employees or Contractors) issue Certificates of Compliance on the completion of all electrical works? This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

 Are extension cords cords appropriately stored and routinely inspected inspected & tagged?

 WASTE & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - SYSTEMS & FACILITIES Inspect & assess waste collection areas Is hotel waste separated and collected as Biodegradable (Wet) and Non biodegradable (Dry) waste?  Are clearly marked (or colour coded) waste receptacles utilsed? utilsed? Frequency of waste collection? Waste collection undertaken by whom?  Are compactors utilised? utilised? If yes type and size.  Are recyclable paper, paper, cardboard and metals materials separated separated? ? Does the hotel operate a biomethane plant? Is Composting/ Vermicomposting undertaken for kitchen (food) waste? Does the property have an effective recycling program for items that can be recycled locally? Is waste collected and kept in tight-fitting containers and in an enclosed area?  Are items reused on property when possible possible,, given to staff or or donated to charities iinstead nstead of being thrown away? Does the property minimize its use of individually bottled Guest room amenities and plastic bags? Does the property compost garden and kitchen waste? Does the property minimize its use of disposable items (e.g. Plastic bags, plastic tableware, disposable cups, cook caps and Aprons, paper napkins) and single serving food packages (e.g. Butter, sugar, cream, jams, condiments, milk, juices and cereals)? Does the property have an effective program to collect and/or recycle used cooking oil? Does the property clean the grease trap frequently and without harsh chemicals? Does the property purchase chemicals such as cleaning agents, laundry chemicals, and dishwashing chemicals in bulk containers? Does the property ask chemical suppliers to take back empty Chemical containers?  Are housekeeping, laundry, laundry, and kitchen kitchen cleaning agents a and nd Chemicals disp dispensed ensed using autom automatic atic chemical dispensing Systems?

This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

Does the property use environmentally friendly chemica chemicals ls and minimize its use of hazardous chemicals in its maintenance operations (e.g., drain cleaners, de-scaling acid, solvents)? Does the hotel effectively dispose of the following reusable materials: Grey water? Beverage bottles? Office paper? Containers from suppliers? Soap bars from guest rooms? Old linens (and pillows/pillow pillows/pillow stuffing)? Damaged furniture? Ink cartridges for printers? Organic waste (kitchen and yard scraps)? Paper and cardboard? Glass bottles and jars?  Aluminum cans and foil? Steel cans and steel scrap? Used cooking oil? Motor oil? Has the hotel reduced or eliminated the use of single-use items such as paper napkins and disposable plates, cups, cutlery, place mats, aprons and cook hats? Has the hotel communicated formally with their suppliers to communicate the hotel’s Environmental policy and identify preferences for packaging? Does the hotel have sewage and waste effluent treatment plants? Describe: Is sewage from the hotel treated before being discharged to fresh water? Have necessary discharge licenses been obtained? Have options for reducing CFC use been researched and implemented? This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

Is standard first aid provided at the hotel? If yes, by whom? Who in-house is trained in standard first aid and CPR? What type of training is done & with what frequency? For injuries requiring outside medical attention, where are the employees sent? What is the ambulance response time to the hotel (in peak traffic conditions)? Does a random review of 5-10 accident reports reveal: a. All sections of the report are completed? b. Primary and underlying causes/contributing factors are identified? c. Corrective actions have been taken to minimize repeat incidents? d. Witness(es) are identified, interviewed and all pertinent comments documented? Is an incident/accident incident/accident log maintained?  Are loss trends, identifying identifying frequency and severity, forwarded forwarded to management staf stafff on a monthly basi basis? s?  Are photographs of the accident/incident accident/incident scene taken?  Are claims reported in in a timely manner (w (within ithin 24 hours)? Is evidence documented and preserved in workers’ claims? Has someone been designated to manage workers’ claims in-house? If so, name and title Has someone been designated to manage general liability claims in-house? If so, name and title Is there immediate contact by the person managing the claims to the injured employee? Is there immediate contact by the person managing general liability claims to the guest?  Are letters sent to a guest guest reporting a loss or injury/illness injury/illness? ? If yes, examine randomly 5-10 letters. Is there a written Return to Work policy and procedure? This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

Have numerous transitional tasks (modified duty) been identified to aid in reducing time loss? If a treating physician of an injured employee authorizes time-loss, is the physician called to discuss transitional duty options?  Are claim files maintained? maintained?  Are documents date-stamped? date-stamped? Is a diary system in place to monitor activities of a claim? Is there evidence in the files that the hotel is actively involved involved in the claim? Is accurate wage information provided to the insurer or claims adjuster? Where is that information obtained? (note: this should be from HR or Payroll records) Is regular contact maintained between the hotel and the insurer or claims adjuster? How often? Is the relationship with the insurer one that allows for a rapid and frank exchange of facts of pertinence?  Are claims reserve costs reviewed w with ith the claims adjuster adjuster or insurer on a regular ba basis sis to ensure appropriateness?

INSURANCES Obtain Insurance particulars (Insurers, Limits, Deducables) for: Public Liability Property (Fire) Professional Indemnity Directors & Officers Liabilities Fidelity Inn-Keepers (Room Losses/Baggage) Limits Dry Cleaning Limits

RISK MANAGEMENT IN PURCHASING & RECEIVING  Are Risk assessments assessments undertaken for all all Purchasing op operations? erations?  Are all furniture and fittings fittings that are purchased purchased fire-retarded before releas release? e? This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

 Are hotel suppliers suppliers required to be quality accredited (eg for food supplies supplies - HACCP ac accreditation)? creditation)?  Are hotel suppliers suppliers audited by hotel purchasing purchasing staff?  Are hotel supplies quarantined for quality checks prior to their their release? Do F&B Management routinely audit received supplies? Does the hotel operate an "approved supplier" protocol?

SECURITY OPERATIONS & SYSTEMS Size of Security Department (No. of Employees)  Are outside Contractors also utilised? Is there a written security manual?  Are manuals revised revised at least annually annually? ? If so, who is responsible? Does the hotel/resort have a policy regarding the use of physical force and weapons? Is there a gun safe on site? Is there a procedure for contacting Corporate Risk Management and Corporate Legal when a significant incident occurs? (Verify where the reports are sent).  Are security incident incident reports and other security security documents (e.g. (e.g. activity reports or logs) maintained in accordance with the Corporate retention schedule? Is the hotel aware of a retention schedule? Is there a guideline of who receives copies of security incident reports? Describe procedure. Is there a formal training program for security officers? Describe such training in detail Is periodic retraining conducted? Describe training Does the hotel/resort utilize a contract security service? If so, provide the name of the contract service. This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

Is a contract signed by both parties with hold harmless/indemnity language? language?  Are all employees required to carry hotel/re hotel/resort sort identification? Is there a written policy regarding key control. Is disciplinary action included in the policy? Who is responsible for key control? How often is a key inventory conducted?  Are guest rooms equipped equipped with in-room safe safes? s? Is verification of guest identification required prior to emergency opening of a guest room safe? Who is authorized to open a safe on an emergency basis? Is there a written procedure? Where is the control key maintained? Is verification of guest identification required prior to issuing or re-issuing a room key for an occupied room?  Are Front Office staff and and cashiers trained trained on procedures to follow follow in the event of a robbery? If so, describe the training and frequency. Do Manager’s on Duty (MOD)’s receive periodic training on security and emergency rresponse esponse procedures? Describe training and documentation Does Security maintain a list of all employee vehicles permitted to park on the premises? How often is it updated? Is there a designated employee entrance? How is it maintained?  Are periodic package package inspections conducted conducted by Security Security at the employee employee entrance? Do Housekeeping staff and other guest room service department staff block open guest room doors while servicing the room?  Are any "special" "special" security protocols protocols in place (eg. Visiting Visiting dignitaries or VIP's)?

CLOSED CIRCUIT TV & ALARM SYSTEMS This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

 Are closed circuit circuit television cameras cameras used at this hotel/resort? List numbers & locations on a floor plan. Color or digital? Fixed or panning? Constant or motion activated?  Are closed circuit television cameras cameras monitored on a 24-hour 24-hour basis? Describe how they are monitored.  Are all CCTV cameras recorded? How long are tapes maintained? Is there a documented policy relating to the viewing or release of digital images (in accordance with the Privacy provisions of the jurisdiction involved)? Is a CCTV system maintenance log maintained? Last service date?  Are access points points equipped with an external external door contact that activate activate on alarm wh when en open (excluding lobby doors)? Does the hotel/resort have a security alarm system (notification alarms, sensor alarms, duress or panic alarms etc.)? If so, list the loc location(s) ation(s) and where the alarm alarm is heard.  Are duress alarms fitted fitted at Hotel Recepti Reception on (and any other cash handling ventres)? Does the hotel have in place cash handling procedures?

HOUSEKEEPING & CLEANING OPERATIONS  Are housekeeping personnel personnel trained on safe safe lifting techniques? techniques? For room cleaning operations, are all mops, buckets and other cleaning equipment placed where no one can fall over them?  Are housekeeping personnel personnel trained on the hazards of all cleaning cleaning solutions or ch chemicals? emicals?  Are all cigarette butts butts and sharp objects stored in separate metal metal containers?  Are cleaning personnel personnel provided with with appropriate syringe disposal disposal units? Is all linen, rugs and spreads rolled up before putting them in soiled laundry bundles? This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

 Are rubber gloves worn when when using strong cleaning cleaning solutions?  Are housekeeping personnel personnel instructed not to run their hands along along or inside objects unless they hav have e checked first for razor blades, needles, broken glass, etc?  Are caution signs utilised for wet cleaning cleaning operations?  Are public toilets isolated for all wet wet cleaning operations? operations?

LAUNDRY OPERATIONS & FACILITIES Is a soiled linen-holding room provided with adequate forced air exhaust ducted to the exterior? Is (daily) lint filter cleaning undertaken?  Are strict clothing clothing and linen handling handling procedures in place & followed by la laundry undry personnel to avoi avoid d contamination?  Are rubber gloves and protective protective covering covering worn when handling and loading loading soiled lilinen? nen?  Are clean linens transported in covered containers and stored in in covered areas? Is dirty linen separated from clean ones at all times? Is soiled linen kept in a covered barrel at all times?  Are linen barrels lined lined with plastic bags bags which cover the inside inside surface at all times?  Are linen folding surfaces surfaces cleaned with with a detergent germicide solution?  Are all laundry appliances appliances (washers/dryers, (washers/dryers, carts) cleaned daily daily with detergent ge germicide rmicide solution solutions? s?  Are steam pressure vessels vessels and pipes routinely checked checked and tested in accordance accordance with loca locall regulations? Does the laundry operate from it’s own boiler plant? If so is it gas or electric fired and is scheduled maintenance undertaken on all: Calorifiers? Feed Water Pumps? De-aerators? Water Softeners? Chemical Pumps? Pressure Valves? This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

Condensate Pumps?  Are all steam, air and and water pipes clearl clearly y labeled?

LOADING DOCK/RECEIVING OPERATIONS Is safety and health training provided to dock workers?  Are written safety/health safety/health rules provided to dock dock workers? Is the loading dock/receiving area restricted to authorised personnel (and away from guests)? Is motorized and non-motorized equipment training provided to dock workers? (ie. forklifts, pallet movers, pickers, etc.) Is refresher training provided annually to all dock workers?  Are dock workers trained trained in safe lifting and and manual handling handling techniques?  Are dock workers trained trained in the safe handling, handling, storage, and use use of controlled produc products? ts?  Are dock workers trained trained in proper wheel chocking chocking procedures?  Are dock workers trained trained in the proper use of dock dock levellers or bridge bridge plates?  Are safety talks held with dock workers workers on a regular basis?  Are dock workers trained trained to secure loads for transport? Is general housekeeping maintained?  Are floors swept daily? daily?  Are floors washed regularly? regularly?  Are provided refuse containers containers emptied daily? daily?  Are washrooms and lunch lunch facilities c clean? lean? Does motorized equipment have the following: Lights? Horn? Emergency brakes? Operator's manual?

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Daily operator safety checklist?  Are motorized equipment equipment aisles clearly identified?  Are there mirrors at blind corners?  Are pedestrian aisle-ways aisle-ways clearly identified? identified?  Are storage areas identified? identified?  Are pallets inspected inspected before each use?  Are dock approaches free from potholes or deteriorated deteriorated pavement?  Are dock bumpers in in good repair?  Are trailer positions marked with lines or lights for accurate trailer spotting?  After trailers are spotted, spotted, are trailer dollies dropped?  Are trailer wheel chocks chocks used to block trailers and prevent movement movement during load loading ing and unloading operations?  Are there two trailer wheel chocks for each trailer?  Are trailer wheel chocks chocks chained to the the building?  Are warning signs or or warning lights in use? use? If dock levellers are used, are they in proper working order? Is the leveller or dock plate capacity adequate given typical load weights, lift truck speeds, ramp inclines, and frequency of use?  Are truck drivers provided provided with a place away away from the loading dock dock to wait while their trailer is being lloaded oaded or unloaded?  Are truck engines turned turned off during the loading loading or unloading operation? operation? Do all dock workers and visitors wear personal protective equipment when rrequired? equired? (ie. Protective footwear, gloves, hearing protection, eye protection, etc.)  Are carbon monoxide levels levels monitored tto o evaluate dock w worker orker exposure?  Are their controls measures measures in place to maintain carbon monoxide monoxide levels as lo low w as is reasonab reasonably ly practicable? Is lighting adequate for the tasks being performed? Is the first aid kit fully stocked and in an area of accessibility? This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist.

 

 

 Are fire extinguishers extinguishers fully charged and accessible?  Are emergency exits kept unblocked?

LIFTS, ESCALATORS & WALKWAYS Number, age, type and location of all lifts & escalators (guest & service lifts) Note load rating for each lift Note time for brake to brake for travel between floors Note door operating times: From fully open to fully closed From fully closed to fully open When levelling into a floor - time from door commencing to open until lift stopped at floor level Note door dwell time in response to:  A car call  A landing call  A coincident call call Record vertical acceleration and deceleration speeds Check and verify whether the following maintenance/inspections maintenance/inspections are undertaken and with what frequency (through latest available records): Emergency light units  Alarm systems Communication systems Indicating devices Rooftop lighting Under-car lighting Lift well lighting Pit lighting

This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist.

 

 

Machine room lighting Controller & Selector equipment Contactor & relay contacts Governor sheaves Car & counterweight guides and guide shoes Door tracks & door guides Hangers Upthrusts Slides Door closers Site guards Chains/Air cords Loop circuit connections Door locks & door lock valves Pit buffers Ropes and terminations Levelling switches & sensors Terminal slowing devices Power door operators Hydraulic rams, ram seals, ram cylinders  Are detailed traffic analyses analyses undertaken undertaken for passenger lifts? lifts? Frequency? Do lift analyses review: The number of Stop button operations? The number of alarm bell operations? This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of

guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

Number of times the lift was on independent service? Number of times the lift was on fire service? Number of times the lift was on maintenance service? Number of times the lift safety circuit was on open? The accumulated time each lift was unavailable for service?  Are adequate records of maintenance maintenance and testing testing kept by the hotel? hotel?  Are adequate stocks of critical spare spare parts maintained at the the hotel? Is there rapid response for lift failures and/or for lift repairs? Note typical response time. Do lifts return to ground floor and lock with door open during fire alarm activation?  Are lift facilities facilities able to accommodate accommodate disabled persons persons (Particularly door widths and control button heights?

FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICES & KITCHEN OPERATIONS  Are alcoholic beverage beverage servers and other other employees trained in responsible alc alcohol ohol service or equi equivalent valent programs?  Are guidelines established established for honour bars bars in rooms occupied occupied by minors? During this survey, were observed foods in storage: a. Properly covered? b. Properly refrigerated? Is there a policy requiring food handlers to wear protective pr otective gloves? If yes, were employees observed during this survey wearing appropriate gloves (particularly in hand-to-plate service operations)? During this survey, were kitchen areas and food storage areas: a. Clean? b. Well-organized? c. Have adequate floor mats or other methods to reduce slip and fall exposures? Regarding food storage in chillers and freezers, is foodstuff: a. Stored off the floor? This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of

guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

b. Covered or sealed in containers? c. Separation of meat from other foods? Does the pantry operate from a rotational basis where “best by” or “use by” dates are routinely checked for currency? Is there a daily process of checking received goods to verify the quality of daily deliveries?  Are suppliers of food food products required to be be HACCP (or the equivalent) equivalent) accredited? Is such verification checked and recorded?  Are suppliers required required to be contracted (via documentation) with inclusions inclusions for leg legal al recourse in the ev event ent of the supply of spoiled or contaminated food products?  Are meals or ingredients ingredients vacuum seal sealed ed for later testing if s so o required?  Are all refrigerators and freezers freezers fitted with temperature temperature gauges and are thes these e manually recorded? With what frequency?  Are kitchen employees employees trained in foo food d hygiene practices? practices? By whom and with what frequency?  Are kitchen and food service employees employees subjected to hea health lth screening - inc inclusive lusive of blood te testing? sting? Where & with what frequency? Have all hotel food and ingredient suppliers been checked to be reputable and have quality assurance policies on food safety? Verify that:  All raw foods are not transported with ready to eat eat foods  All perishable cold cold foods are transported transported at 5° C or below  All hot foods are transported transported at 60° C or above  All Frozen foods are are transported at –15°C or below Verify through inspection of kitchen and pantry areas that: Cooked and raw foods are stored in different areas Ready to eat food is stored wrapped

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guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

Chemicals are not stored near food Dry goods are stored in close fitting lid containers Storage areas are in a clean condition Storage areas are pest proofed Equipment /utensils are clean and each piece of equipment has been designated to a particular food Verify that:  All kitchen & food food service staff have have been trained in personal personal hygiene on a regular basis  All frozen food is thawed under refrigeration  All food thawed in a microwave is cooked cooked immediately  All fruit and vegetables vegetables are washed in clean clean water upon receiving receiving and again prio priorr to use Exposure of food to room temperature is kept to a maximum of 1 hour Internal temperature of food is a minimum of 70° C before serving Meat and poultry products internal temperature of food is at least 80° C before serving. When cooling food it is not left out for more than 1 hour Bulk quantities of food is stored in small proportions  All perishable foods foods on display are kept at 5° C or below  All hot foods on display display are stored at at 60°C or above  Any price tags (bistro (bistro operations etc.) do do not pierce food  All raw and ready to eat eat foods are displayed displayed separately  A program is in place place to clean entire foo food d preparation and food services services areas on a regul regular ar basis  All chemicals chemicals used for cleani cleaning ng are safe to use around food  All equipment / Utensils Utensils are clean cleaned ed after use  All bench tops are are wiped after use

FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS, PROCEDURES & EQUIPMENT  Are fire alarm notifications notifications directly tran transmitted smitted to an off-site central monitoring s station? tation? This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of

guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

If yes, to whom?  Are inspections of of smoke detection systems made perio periodically? dically? a. By whom? b. How often? c. How is this documented?  Are portable fire extinguishers extinguishers inspected on a regular basis? a. Who is responsible? b. How often are they inspected? c. How often are they professionally serviced? d. Does a random review reflect regular inspections/s inspections/servicing? ervicing? Is the automatic sprinkler system and its component parts (pumps, etc.) inspected? a. By whom b. Inspected weekly for gauge readings? c. Trip tested periodically periodically? ? d. Flow tested annually? e. Does a random review of maintenance records verify servicing servicing and testing? Does the hotel/resort have an emergency generator? Capacity? Frequency & duration of run testing? Is a test log maintained?  Are kitchen/cooking kitchen/cooking protection systems systems serviced at least least every six months? Does a random review of maintenance records or posted inspection tags verify servicing?  Are there any special or unique protection systems? systems? If yes, please describe. Is there a process for inspecting emergency lighting? If yes: This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of

guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

a. Who is responsible? b. How often tested? c. Are records maintained documenting the testing schedule? Is there a process for inspecting exit signs? If yes: a. Who is responsible? b. How often tested? c. Are records maintained documenting the testing schedule? d. During this survey, were any areas observed lacking appropriate exit signs or directions? Is there a process for inspecting fire doors? If yes: a. Who is responsible? b. How often tested? c. Are records maintained documenting the testing schedule?  Are guidelines established established regarding clear clear aisles and paths paths of egress? a. During this survey, were any obstructions in the paths of egress noted? b. Are appropriate signs, floor markings or other means of identification used to delineate egress paths in back of the house areas?  Are emergency exit doors equipped with panic hardware?  Are emergency exit routes posted? a. In guest rooms? b. In employee areas? c. In guest and staff lifts d. In banquet and reception areas and restaurants  Are emergency guidelines guidelines posted or ava available ilable in guest room rooms? s?  Are smoke detectors detectors fitted in guest roo rooms? ms? In other parts of the hotel?

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guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

Hard wired or independent units? If independent units how frequently are battery tests/replacement conducted?  Are gas detector units units fitted anywhere in the hotel? What type & where? Have smoke control flow diagrams been prepared for all air handling units?  Are smoke detectors detectors in the main supp supply ly ducts for all uni units ts > 56 m3/min (2,000 (2,000 CFM)?  Are smoke detectors detectors in each return branc branch h (for every floor) for units > 420 m3/ min (15,000 CFM) - in addition to a detector in supply main? View control diagrams for the control of smoke dampers with smoke detectors.  Are stairwells pressurized? pressurized? Is smoke venting provided for all elevator shafts? When standby power is connected to lifts, is the machine room ventilation/air conditioni conditioning ng system also to be connected to standby power? Is there a dedicated exhaust system for each flammable and combustible liquid storage space? Is there an explosion proof motor and spark proof fan f an for each flammable and combustible liquid storage space? View all smoke partitions on HVAC floor plans. View all duct-mounted smoke detectors and dampers, and fire dampers on HVAC floor plans. Check and verify that all duct mounted smoke and combination fire/smoke dampers are individually numbered on HVAC floor plans? View preventative maintenance schedule.

VALET & OTHER PARKING  Are valet parking operations offered by the the hotel either: a. In-house? b. Sub-contracted/third party?  Are vehicles parked parked internally or at other other premises?  Are all employees or third parties so uti utilised lised screened, including including motor ve vehicle hicle records (MVR (MVR)) and appropriate licensing?

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guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

 Are guest vehicle key controls in place? Describe such controls. Is pre-existing damage on guest vehicles noted and adequately recorded using a standard form?  Are car parking damages damages disclaimers in place and appropri appropriately ately documented (e.g. on ticketing)?  Are all hotel cars, buses and limousines limousines adequately an and d routinely inspec inspected? ted? a. How often? b. By whom? c. Documented? For all driving and pick up services offered by the hotel (both ( both in-house and by third parties), is a seat-belt policy clearly established? a. Are signs posted in shuttle buses or motor vehicles requesting passengers to use their seat belts? b. Are drivers of such vehicles instructed to verbally reinforce such safety instructions? c. Are employees required to wear seat belts when operating vehicles Does the hotel offer car parking services or a car parking area? How many spaces? Below ground, roof top or open area? Is the car parking area owned and operated by the hotel – or is it managed by a third party? If a “self parking” facility is maintained – is there adequacy of signage relating to: a. Speed controls (eg signage)? b. Speed inhibitors (eg speed bumps)? c. Directional controls? d. Wheel stops? e. Signage relating to vehicle security? f. CCTV coverage g. Signage relating to costs and liabilities?

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guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

Is there an accommodation for disabled parking and access for emergency vehicles?  Are traffic controls (signage, (signage, ramps, speed-humps, speed-humps, etc.) observe observed d in parking areas and on the grounds during the survey clearly marked, maintained and/or posted? a. Is yellow paint used to separate opposing vehicle lanes? b. Are fire lanes established and posted? c. During the survey, were fire lanes observed clear of vehicles? d. If speed bumps exist, are motorists warned in some manner?  Are no trespassing signs posted? If yes, where are they located and are they adequately maintained?  Are parking or vehicle vehicle movements affected affected by “after dark” cond conditions? itions? Is lighti lighting ng adequate?  Are mirrors used in those those parking or pedest pedestrian rian access areas with with notable blind s spots? pots?  Are CCTV cameras utilised utilised in car park areas and if so, how long long are images retaine retained d for? Is there constant monitoring from a control room? Black and white or colour camera images?

CHILDREN'S FACILITIES & CHILD-MINDING Childrens Clubs & Child Minding Who provides such services?  Are adequate waivers in place limiting liability of the hotel to any injury or illness? Is child minding limited to “in-room” service only?  Are food services permitted? Is appropriate contractual protection if third party child minding services are utilised? Child play areas & equipment Is all play equipment constructed and installed in accordance with international safety standards?  Are appropriate maintenance maintenance inspections undertaken? By whom whom and with what frequency frequency? ? Is rubberised or “padded” “ padded” flooring installed to minimise fall impacts?

This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of

guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

Do all play areas (internal & external) have immediate access to emergency telephones? Is appropriate signage posted detailing rules of all play equipment use?

LUGGAGE HANDLING & STORAGE FACILITIES Is there a policy in place relating to unattended or abandoned luggage? Obtain details of the same Does the hotel have a secure storage area for baggage? Is there a receipt system for the storage of baggage? What protection of liabilities are offered or assumed with the storing of luggage and how are any restrictions or limitations on the same conveyed to guests? Is there a facility or service relating to the secure storage of valuables outside guest rooms (eg the storage of firearms or oversized articles of value)?  Are security checks checks on stored luggage luggage undertaken (eg explosives explosives trace tests)? tests)?

FITNESS & HEALTH CENTRES  Are periodic inspections inspections of fitness centres undertaken? If yes: yes: a. By whom? b. How often? c. Are these documented?  Are rules posted for fitness fitness centre equipment equipment use? a. Do they include instructions for use of specific equipment? b. Do they contain medical advisories? c. Are minimum age restrictions posted? Is the fitness area & guests using equipment supervised at all times? What are the operating hours of the fitness Centre?  Are persons other than hotel guests able to utilise the fitness fitness centre?  Are CCTV cameras installed? installed? If so are cameras monitored? This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only . This checklist draws attention to areas throughout throughout hotels and resorts of potential risk. Riskex does not warrant that this checklist covers all eventualities eventualities that prevent a risk to the property, employees or the safety of

guests and should be modified to suit each individual situation or circumstance. Riskex does not accept any liability arising from the use, copying, guidance or evaluation arising from the former of this checklist. 

 

Is there a Shepherd’s Crook or pole or other life safety devices in place, highly visible, easily accessible accessible and in good repair? Is there a clear separation for shallow/deep areas?  Are depths marked in feet and meters?  Are swimming pool pool rules & restrictio restrictions ns posted?  Are emergency phones available in th the e immediate area and are they clearly vi visible sible and marked? How often is the water tested?  Are records documenting documenting water tests maintai maintained? ned?  Are inspections of of pool steps, ladders ladders and railings performed performed weekly, including including recording docume documentation? ntation?  Are electrical systems systems in the pool area, area, of a ground-fault circui circuitt interrupter type?  Are pool lighting systems systems equipped equipped with ground fault circu circuits its and are these tested tested at least annual annually ly by a certified electrician? Is the pool supervised by trained life guards? What are the operating hours of the pool? Is there CCTV coverage of the pool and poolside areas? Is resuscitation signage positioned in the poolside area?  Are pool drain covers in place, secure and in good condition? condition?  Are ladders & handrails handrails in place and in in good repair? Have remote drains been installed? Is there an accessible and clearly visible poolside stop switch for turning off the pump in an emergency? Is the pool pump room maintained in good repair? Are chemicals appropriate appropriately ly and safely stored and is appropriate PPE provided (eg safety goggles)? Is all food & drink services to poolside areas done so in break proof (non-glass) receptacles? Is a chlorine or bromine system used for disinfection?  Are spa chemical quality assuran assurance ce checks undertaken undertaken daily and documented? documented? Is an emergency phone located in close proximity to spas?  Are spas equipped with with emergency shut shut off switched and tim timers ers (15 minute maximum maximum one-run operations)? This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only .

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 Are spas fitted with with maximum temperature temperature control? What is th the e maximum tempe temperature rature set? Operating hours of spas?  Any age or time restrictions restrictions of use? Is there a visual contrast between the spa floor and steps? Is the flow of the spa textured in order to prevent slips? What backflow prevention devices are installed in spas & how are they maintained? How frequently are spa filters on pumps maintained? What disinfection chemicals are used for the spas? What safety rules are in place for spas? Are their restrictions r estrictions by age? For persons with heart conditions? Persons affected by alcohol? Etc.  Are rules posted for use use of saunas/steam rooms? rooms? Is a maximum time limit for use established and posted? Is there a waterfront recreational area? If yes: a. Have rules been posted? b. Is there an emergency phone or directions to an emergency phone? c. Is life saving equipment available? Is there a warning system to notify guests using outdoor recreational areas of impending dangers (storms, etc.)?  Are power boats (including (including jet-skis), non-powered non-powered watercraft (eg sea kayaks, kayaks, sailing boats, wind-surfers - or other water related equipment loaned, rented or leased to guests? If yes: a. Are guidelines established for use? b. Are minimum age requirements, based on equipment type established? c. Is evidence of appropriate certifications or licensing, as required by local code or regulation required for use? d. Are there clearly documented “rules and conditions of use” in place and have these been reviewed by local legal counsel? e. Is there appropriate sign off and waiver of participants undertaken?

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f. How often are the boats/equipment inspected/serviced and is this documented?

SPORTING FACILITIES & SERVICES Tennis & Squash Courts Is there clear & appropriate signage posted regarding rules of use and the safe use of tennis and squash courts?  Access to emergency emergency telephones? Facilities available for the secure storage of items of value? Restriction of use of courts (weather or time controlled)? Sign in/sign out procedure? Supervision? Golf Courses Is the golf course equipped with lightning protection systems?  Are golf carts inspected inspected and serviced? serviced? a. How often? b. Are records maintained? c. Are guidelines established for rental/use of the golf carts? d. Are minimum age requirements established? e. Are instructions clearly posted in/on the golf cart?  Are golf cart paths inspected? inspected? a. By whom? b. Frequency of inspections? c. Are records maintained of these inspections? Is there a warning system to notify guests using outdoor recreational areas of impending dangers (storms, etc.)?

GARDENS, TERRACES & GROUNDS  Are tree branches checked checked and routinely trimmed? This is a generic generic checklist pr ovided for your information only .

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 Are all Pesticides, Pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides used and stored in a responsi responsible ble manner? No spray spraying ing undertaken within proximity of guests?  Are Paths and walkways walkways routinely cleaned cleaned and kept clear clear of tripping hazards Is all pooled water cleared after rains on all walkways and outdoor paths  Are all pathways appropriately appropriately lighted & checked for lux levels?  Are pathways of slip-proof slip-proof construction? Is all outdoor furniture routinely inspected and maintained? Is there a register for such furniture and related inspection schedules?  Are all garden chemicals chemicals stored sec securely? urely?  Are there MSDS for all garden garden chemicals? Is all potting mix and mulch stored adequately and covered?  Are all outside areas areas & paths routinely checked for slip, trip trip & fall hazards?

GUEST ROOMS & FLOOR SAFETY Bathrooms

 Are floor and bath surfaces surfaces of bathrooms fitted with with “slip strips” or a an n alternate slip-proof s surface? urface?  Are hand rails fitted fitted on baths in the bathrooms? bathrooms? Is hot water at outlets set for a maximum of 55 degrees and are guests able to modify output temperatures?  Are low allergen shampoos shampoos and soaps provided provided by the hotel for bathrooms? Does the hotel supply razors in bathroom supplies and if so, do the suppliers of the same provide a guarantee of quality in formal supply agreements? Do such agreements include opportunities for direct recourse in the event of defective or spoiled products (particularly for consumable lines such as toothpaste, mouthwash, etc)? Hairdryers

 Are hairdryer units supplied supplied in bathrooms? bathrooms? If so, are the units hardwired or free-moving? If hardwired, are the hairdryers located in such a position as to not allow for direct drop into vanity basins or baths?

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 Are hairdryers subject subject to annual electrical electrical inspections? inspections?  Are hairdryers “tagged” following following electrical inspections? inspections? Cooking facilities

 Are any rooms equipped equipped with cooking equi equipment pment or facilities (i.e. toasters, mic microwave rowave oven, benc bench h top gas or electric rings, conventional ovens)? If gas fired appliances are supplied – are rooms equipped with gas leakage detection devices?  Are cooking equipment equipment and devices routinely routinely subjec subjectt to periodic inspections? inspections? Is all electrical cooking equipment “tagged” following electrical inspections? Internet & modems

 Are surge protectors provided provided for computer outlets? outlets? Steam Irons Irons

 Are irons routinely inspected inspected for electrical electrical safety & appropriately appropriately tagged?  Are irons fitted with thermostatically thermostatically regulated regulated cut-out switc switches? hes? Power points and outlets

 Are child proof plugs plugs available on request? request?  Are double adaptors, power power adaptors and/or extension extension cords available available for guest use? Is issuance recorded and are the same adequately inspected and maintained? Cots, high-chairs high-chairs and strollers

Does the hotel provide any of the above for guests with children?  Are they adequately maintained maintained and inspected? inspected? Do all children’s furniture and accessories comply with recognised safety standards? Umbrellas

Does the hotel provide guests with umbrellas? How is issuance and return of umbrellas recorded? Balconies

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 Are balustrades correct correct height with no climb climb points and structurally structurally sound? Is balcony furniture in good condition and kept away from balustrade?  Are warning signs posted posted regarding the hazards hazards of leaving young young children unattended on balconies?  Are other warnings posted ie maximum capacity? capacity?  Are verandah railings routinely checked checked & maintained?  Are room windows 'openable' 'openable' by guests? Is drying of clothing and towels on verandah discouraged?

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