Accommodations & Resorts
Safe Work Practices – Lockout Tagout (LOTO)
This document describes how to safely de-energize and Lockout Tagout (LOTO).
Safe Work Practices – Handling Hazardous Products
This safe work practice describes how to safely handle hazardous products.
Safety Basics: OHS Handbook for Small Businesses
Safety Basics: OHS Handbook for Small Businesses The Safety Basics – Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Handbook helps BC tourism and hospitality employers build and maintain a compliant OHS Program. Designed for small businesses, it covers WorkSafeBC requirements, hazard identification, risk assessment, training, inspections, reporting, and emergency planning Access practical guidance, templates, and tools to… Continue reading Safety Basics: OHS Handbook for Small Businesses
Navigating Immigration Changes: What BC’s Hotel Industry Needs to Know for 2026 Hiring
BC Hotel Association’s InnFocus Magazine features go2HR Regional HR Consultant, Peter Charles, in this Fall 2025 article on how recent immigration changes will impact BC’s hotel industry.
Click the link below to go to the Fall 2025 Issue of InnFocus Magazine, or read the article below!
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Tool – Banquets
This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is tailored for banquet staff in the overnight accommodation and hospitality sector. It identifies common tasks such as setting up event spaces, serving food and drinks, operating A/V equipment, and restocking supplies. Hazards assessed include musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs), slips and falls, cuts, burns, chemical exposure, and working… Continue reading Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Tool – Banquets
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Tool – Restaurant and Outlets
This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is designed for front-of-house restaurant roles in overnight accommodations, including servers, bartenders, and outlet staff. It outlines common job tasks such as serving food and drinks, handling hot trays, working late-night shifts, and restocking supplies—along with hazards like musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs), slips, violence and harassment, chemical exposure,… Continue reading Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Tool – Restaurant and Outlets
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Tool – Security
This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is tailored for security professionals in overnight accommodation settings, covering surveillance, patrols, and emergency response duties. It highlights hazards such as working alone, violence and harassment, biohazard exposure, fatigue, vehicle traffic, wildlife encounters, and musculoskeletal injuries. Employers can assess inherent and residual risk, apply probability and severity… Continue reading Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Tool – Security
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