1. 4.00 Explain the organization and structure of a hospitality business.
4.05 Explain the role safety plays in the workplace.

2. Safety vs. Emergencies
Safety actions taken to prevent accidents and emergencies.
Accident is an unexpected event caused by carelessness or ignorance that results in harm to people or property.
Emergency is an unforeseen event that can cause harm to people and property.

3. Safety vs. Emergency
Safety procedures: everything done to prevent an accident or emergency.
Food safety and sanitation
Security
Safe operations of equipment
Emergency procedures: everything done to respond to an emergency that has already occurred
Fire alarms
Building evacuations
First aids

4. The Role of Government
Pass laws and regulations to make sure that all businesses follow a minimum of safety and health procedures
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) pg
Established OSHA- responsible for…
The Right-to-know pg 443
Building Codes
Health Inspections
Liquor Licenses

5. Safety and Accident Prevention
Causes of Accidents
Poor accident prevention plan
Employee lack of knowledge and skills
Employee negligence
Employee fatigue

6. Prevention Programs Rules and Policies Safety Training
Compliance pg 447
Goal should be 100% compliance
Cover following rules
General safety rules
Specific job-related safety
Safety attitude
Safety Inspections

7. Employee Responsibility
Have a responsibility because they effect other employees and guests
Be alert for possible hazards
Two major causes of accidents are:
Negligence pg 449
Fatigue pg 449

8. Emergency Action Plans
A detailed, usually written, plan that describes what to do in case of an emergency.
Also called emergency response plan
Emergency manual
Reporting
Emergency Coordinator
Pg 452

9. Emergency Action Plans
Alarms
Rescue and Medical Duties
Protecting Essential Records
Evacuation Plans
The orderly movement of people out of a dangerous location.

10. Evacuation Plans Cover six elements: Conditions Chain of Command
Routes and exits
People with Special Needs
Shutdown Duties
Accounting for Employees and Guests

11. Minor vs. Major Emergencies
Minor: one that does not require the help of an expert.
Small fire pg 458
Minor Injury
Major: An emergency that requires professional help or is life-threatening.
Fire
Disasters
Medical Emergencies
CPR
First Aid
EMS/EMT