Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Tool – Front Desk-Office
This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is designed for front desk and office positions in overnight accommodations. It identifies common risks such as musculoskeletal injuries, violence and harassment, working alone, slips and falls, and fatigue from overnight shifts. The tool includes probability and severity ratings, recommended controls, and editable fields for tailoring to… Continue reading Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Tool – Front Desk-Office
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Tool – Service Express (Door/Bellperson, Room Service)
This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is tailored for Service Express roles in overnight accommodations, including doorpersons, bellpersons, and room service staff. It outlines common hazards such as musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs), violence and harassment, vehicle and traffic risks, working outdoors, and fatigue from overnight shifts. Employers can assess inherent and residual risk, apply… Continue reading Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Tool – Service Express (Door/Bellperson, Room Service)
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Tool – Stewarding (Dishwashing & Kitchen Support)
This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool supports employers in evaluating common risks faced by stewarding staff, such as dishwashers and kitchen support workers. It addresses hazards including slips, chemical exposure, heat stress, broken glass, and musculoskeletal injuries. The tool provides inherent and residual risk ratings and recommends targeted controls to reduce workplace incidents.… Continue reading Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Tool – Stewarding (Dishwashing & Kitchen Support)
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Tool – Culinary
This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is tailored for culinary staff working in overnight accommodation or food service settings. It identifies common hazards such as knife injuries, burns, slips, ergonomic risks, and chemical exposure. The tool includes probability and severity ratings, recommended controls, and clear guidance for customizing it to your workplace. Employers… Continue reading Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Tool – Culinary
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Tool – Housekeeping/Room Attendant
This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is designed for housekeeping and room attendant positions in the overnight accommodation sector. It outlines job-specific risks such as musculoskeletal injuries, working alone, biohazards, and chemical exposure—along with their probability and severity ratings. The tool includes recommended control measures and supports employers in tailoring their safety practices… Continue reading Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Tool – Housekeeping/Room Attendant
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Tool – Engineering & Building Operator (Overnight Accommodation)
This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is tailored for engineering and building operator positions in the overnight accommodation sector. It helps employers systematically assess job-specific hazards—like working with HVAC, electrical systems, confined spaces, or at heights—and assign risk levels using probability and severity ratings. The tool provides recommended control measures and supports compliance… Continue reading Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Tool – Engineering & Building Operator (Overnight Accommodation)
Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment Tool Guidance Document
This guidance document supports tourism and hospitality employers in British Columbia with assessing risk using go2HR’s Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tools. It outlines how to apply probability and severity scales, calculate risk levels, and evaluate both inherent and residual risk. With a clear risk matrix and action recommendations, the guide helps employers determine… Continue reading Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment Tool Guidance Document
Safety Talk – Understanding Heat Stress in Tourism & Hospitality Workplaces
Heat stress isn’t just a summertime issue — it can strike in hot kitchens, laundry rooms, patios, and even on hiking trails. In this short video, learn how to recognize the signs of heat stress, understand where it shows up in BC’s tourism and hospitality industry, and discover what employers can do to prevent it.
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Preparing the COR Audit Report
This go2HR guide supports auditors in writing and submitting a complete and compliant COR (Certificate of Recognition) audit report. It outlines the essential report components—including the executive summary, audit tool, scorecard, and optional organizational chart—and offers guidance on writing clear, evidence-based comments and recommendations. The guide also explains the Quality Assurance (QA) review process and… Continue reading Preparing the COR Audit Report
Completing the COR Audit Tool – Step-by-Step Guide
This instructional guide from go2HR walks auditors through the process of completing the COR (Certificate of Recognition) Audit Tool. It explains how to interpret audit questions, apply verification methods (documentation, interview, observation), and assign scores using both all-or-nothing and range-based systems. The guide also provides best practices for writing audit notes, developing recommendations, and ensuring… Continue reading Completing the COR Audit Tool – Step-by-Step Guide