safety matters
Thinking Broadly About Fire Safety
Larry Mogelonsky | February 21, 2018
By Larry Mogelonsky, MBA, P. Eng. (www.hotelmogel.com) This past year saw two heartbreaking and widespread fires in California. While my first thoughts go out to all those who lost loved ones and those were left homeless, I cannot help but also think about those hotel properties evacuated or damaged by the flames. Not being a member of the fire marshal's office, I can only imagine the full extent of structural damage to any of the properties affected. As a hotel general manager, no doubt a property fire would be among your worst nightmares. In your position, you have a dual responsibility. First is to mitigate any risk of fire. Second i...
New AHLEI eLearning Course Focuses on Safety for Employees and Guests
the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) | October 1, 2015
Orlando, Florida, October 2015—The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) has launched a new eLearning program, Safety Matters. The self-paced, online training takes learners through various areas of a property and presents information about common safety and security concerns in each area, including the lobby, front desk, guest rooms, maintenance areas, food & beverage operations, and the property's perimeter. The training uses video clips and written information to provide guidelines for maintaining the safety and health of employees and guests, as well as practical tips for addressing safety and security...
