Employers must support workers during ongoing labour shortage that often leads to longer shifts, less supervision, and more responsibilities. Due to recent staff shortages, workers are finding themselves in situations they may not have experienced in the past. The labour shortage means that many hospitality workers are working longer hours, with less supervision and more […]
Slips, trips, and falls are preventable in restaurants when employers work with front-line workers to address hazards. A friend of mine was working in the kitchen at a popular nightclub. He says: “I was taking a hotel tray of chicken wings out for a buffet we were putting on. I lost my footing because of […]
Workers on curbside patios face hazards of working near traffic, and employers must assess the risk, to keep workers and customers safe. B.C.’s annual summer Cone Zone campaign reminds drivers to slow down and move over when they see people working on the roadside. You might picture road-maintenance crews, first responders, municipal workers, and construction […]
B.C. hotels are using touchless check-in technology, enhanced cleaning procedures, and other safety solutions for workers and guests. Touchless or contact-free technology has been around for many years, but it’s become more beneficial than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for the accommodation industry. “A couple of years ago, industry was talking about touchless check-in, […]
New videos share propane safety tips for operators of food trucks and mobile kitchens. Food trucks were growing in popularity even before the COVID-19 pandemic. But now that dining and food service has moved primarily outside as part of B.C. health orders, food trucks are more popular than ever. These meals on wheels appeal to […]
