Food & Beverage
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 – 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 – 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
Develop a Health & Safety Policy
A Health & Safety Policy is your business’s commitment to protecting workers from physical and psychological hazards. By outlining responsibilities, compliance, and safety priorities, this policy sets the foundation for a safer workplace and should be reviewed, signed, and shared annually.
Know About Responsibilities
Everyone in a workplace – from senior executives to front-line workers – is responsible for maintaining a healthy and safe environment (it’s the law!). Employers, supervisors, and workers each have different roles to play.
Staying Safe During Cold Temperatures
As temperatures drop during the winter months, employers need to be aware of cold-related hazards that can cause or contribute to workplace injuries and illnesses when workers spend prolonged periods outside.
Enhancing Workplace Culture Through Employee Feedback
Gathering and implementing employee feedback is crucial for fostering a positive and psychologically safe workplace culture, especially in fast-paced workplaces within the liquor industry. When employees feel heard and valued by their employer, it leads to increased job satisfaction, higher retention and engagement, and improved overall performance. Additionally, tapping into employee insights can help drive innovation and continuous improvement,… Continue reading Enhancing Workplace Culture Through Employee Feedback
Safer Spaces Toolkit
go2HR has a Safer Spaces holiday toolkit for tourism & hospitality employers and industry leaders.
Grouse Mountain Ramps up their Safety Culture with the Certificate of Recognition (COR) Program
Alithea tells us why Grouse Mountain implemented the COR Program.
Student Audit
Learn more about the requirements for the student audit.