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Hospitality Safety Courses

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Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms such as viruses or bacteria that, if present in blood, can cause disease in humans. These pathogens can be transmitted from an infected person to a healthy person by contact with infected blood or other bodily fluids. In the hospitality industry, which includes hotels and motels, employees may come into contact with blood or other possibly infectious bodily fluids. This can happen when cleaning rooms, stripping beds, and handling laundry. Given the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, this course will cover how workers can recognize the dangers of possible infection, what precautions are needed to minimize the risk, and what procedures to follow if exposed to possibly infectious bodily fluids.

Learning Objectives

  • Define bloodborne pathogens
  • List common types of bloodborne pathogens
  • Describe how bloodborne pathogens are transmitted from one person to another
  • List some requirements of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
  • Describe how to clean up infectious fluids
  • Describe the risks posed by sharps
  • Describe the proper technique for contaminated glove removal
  • Describe what to do if you are exposed to a bloodborne pathogen while unprotected

Duration: 0.25 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

Each year in the U.S., food contamination leads to millions of illnesses and thousands of deaths. Salmonella poisoning, E. coli, Listeria, Hepatitis, and Norovirus can all be contracted by poor hand hygiene and can have potentially deadly consequences. Knowing proper hand hygiene techniques, the routes of hand contamination, the importance of the time spent washing the hands, and the difference between soaps and sanitizers will help keep you and your co-workers safe from the many foodborne illnesses that surround us.

Learning Objectives

  • Dangers posed by foodborne illnesses
  • Role good hand hygiene plays in preventing illness
  • Difference between hand soap and hand sanitizer
  • Proper hand washing techniques
  • Other tips for good hand hygiene

Duration: 0.15 Hrs

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

Bed bugs have made a comeback in the US due to increased international travel. Bed bugs can crawl out of a traveler’s suitcases and establish themselves in hotel rooms. A Bed bug problem can be quite expensive. In fact, an outbreak could lead to serious litigation and large settlements and loss of business. Can your property afford it? This program trains your employees to spot bed bugs so they can be caught in the early stages and remediated before a major infestation occurs. This DVD contains both English and Spanish versions.

Duration: 0.15 Hrs

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

Cardboard balers are a common sight in many retail stores. There are many different types of balers that may operate in slightly different ways. However, what they all have in common are safety hazards and the need to follow safe operating procedures. This program is designed to train employees how to operate a baler safely.

Topics covered also include:

  • Basic safety rules for baler use
  • Pre-use inspection
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Safely removing the baled cardboard

Duration: 0.25 Hrs

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

Maintenance and custodial workers regularly encounter situations where they could be exposed to a bloodborne pathogen. This video, produced especially for custodian and maintenance staff, demonstrates how custodians and maintenance workers can safely clean up spills of blood or other potentially infectious materials without risking exposure.

Topics covered also include:

  • What bloodborne pathogens are
  • Diseases that could be transmitted
  • Potential exposure routes
  • How to protect yourself from exposure

Duration: 0.10 Hrs

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

Box cutters are used in every type of retail environment. Millions of cuts are made with box cutters each day and it only takes a moment of inattention to cause an injury. Regardless of the type of box cutters used, they all can cause serious injuries if not handled properly. This video program is designed to train your employees on the dangers of box cutters as well as demonstrate the steps they can take to remain safe.

Topics covered also include:

  • Safe body positioning
  • Proper storage of the box cutter
  • Blade disposal
  • Safe blade changing techniques

Duration: 0.10 Hrs

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

Clean restrooms are significant. But, this video isn’t just about HOW to clean a restroom, it’s about how to do it SAFELY. What PPE is needed? How can slips and falls be prevented in damp environments? How can you work with chemicals safely? What should be done with broken glass and/or other pointed objects? All of these questions and more are answered in this video designed for both Housekeeping and Facilities personnel.

Duration: 0.10 Hrs

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

Fires are an ever-present danger in a commercial kitchen. But the danger can be controlled and contained by following sound fire prevention principles. This video outlines these principles and trains your employees that properly following them will help in preventing and containing fires in your establishment. This program covers the different types of fire suppression systems as well as how to operate and inspect them. Additionally, the importance of keeping flues and appliances grease-free is reviewed as well as other common sense tips that will help your employees remain safe. It comes with both English and Spanish on one DVD.

Topics covered also include:

  • Different types of fire suppression systems
  • How to operate and inspect these systems
  • The importance of keeping flues and appliances grease-free
  • Common sense tips to help employees remain safe

Duration: 0.25 Hrs

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

Janitorial workers have many varied responsibilities. It would be easier to talk about what tasks they DON’T perform, than what they actually do on a daily basis. Regardless of how many different tasks they perform or how busy they are, the simple truth is that their safety should be a company’s top priority. This program trains your employees on how to identify the common hazards that janitorial staff face on a daily basis and the steps they can take to minimize risk. It also includes both English and Spanish versions on one DVD.

Topics covered also include:

  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Back Injury
  • Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Slips, Trips and Falls
  • Electrical Safety
  • Chemicals

Duration: 0.25 Hrs

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

With the kitchen being one of the busiest departments in your establishment, employees may be tempted to take shortcuts when it comes to safety. New and experienced kitchen staff will benefit from watching this program as they learn the potential hazards present in the kitchen environment and what action to take to reduce the risk of accidents or injuries.

Topics covered also include:

  • Prevention of slips, trips and falls
  • Knife use and safety
  • Kitchen machinery
  • Fire and burn prevention
  • Chemical and hazardous materials

Duration: 0.25 Hrs

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

This new program, which includes information about seasonal flu, avian flu, SARS and MRSA in addition to swine flu, explains the origins and symptoms of these illnesses as well as the general hygiene and prevention measures required to prevent spreading and contracting all contagious illnesses. The video stresses prevention and the personal responsibility required to avoid spreading an illness or infection.

Topics covered also include:

  • Decontaminating work areas
  • Special MRSA precautions
  • Responding to a potential infection
  • Medical diagnosis and treatment of contagious illnesses

Duration: 0.10 Hrs

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

Hotel Security requires the participation and cooperation of everyone on Staff, not limited to Security Personnel. Front Desk personnel are a pivotal part of the Security of your property. Front Desk personnel are often the first line of defense and have perhaps the most visible role in spotting and preventing potential threats, and reporting suspicious activity. The Security of any property is at higher risk without a vigilant Front Desk Staff. This program trains your Front Desk Associates, Bell Staff or anyone working in, around or near your property’s lobby.

Topics covered also include:

  • Protecting Guest Privacy
  • Human Trafficking
  • Emergency Response
  • Key Control

Duration: 0.10 Hrs

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

The shop. A lot of different things go on in here. What DOESN’T go on in here? It’s a busy place with a variety of functions, tools, personnel and responsibilities. Perhaps the most important responsibility is safety….your safety and the safety of those working around you.

Topics covered also include:

  • Fire Prevention
  • Electrical Safety
  • Compressed Gas
  • Respiratory Hazards
  • Safe Lifting
  • Chemicals
  • Slips and Falls and Injury Reporting

Duration: 0.15 Hrs

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

Utility Carts are used in many types of facilities from warehouses to apartment complexes. This video addresses the many hazardous and potentially dangerous situations often overlooked by Utility Cart operators. It stresses the importance of following safety guidelines, and the problems caused by complacency in the operation and basic maintenance of these utility vehicles.

Topics covered also include:

  • Daily Inspections (tires, fluids, steering, obstacles)
  • Load limits
  • Occupant & Pedestrian safety
  • Speeding, skidding & slick surfaces
  • Turns, center of gravity & blind spots
  • Backing up, ramps and parking
  • Rules for riders

Duration: 0.25 Hrs

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

Tree trimming is a job that requires a professional attitude and a high level of training in order to work safely and productively. The very nature of tree trimming lends itself to many hazards. Of course, we all are aware of the potential of a serious fall, but there are also risks of coming in contact with energized utilities, falling trees and limbs, contact with poison ivy, oak, or even snakes. A good tree trimming program must be designed to provide safe working conditions, the training needed to do the job safely and efficiently, selection of qualified personnel, and providing well-maintained tools to do the job.

Topics covered also include:

  • Saws, axes, and pruning tools
  • Chainsaw use
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Safety belts, climbing spikes, and harnesses
  • Working from ladders, boom trucks or aerial baskets
  • Planning and other considerations that need