Tourism 10, 20, 30

Note: Teachers should determine student familiarity with general safety in the tourism workplace. This will help determine if they require a review of concepts or more in-depth learning.

Outcome

Examine strategies for ensuring safety in the tourism workplace.

Indicators

(a)	Discuss the importance to self and others (e.g., customers, colleagues, employer, family and friends) of working safely at all times.
(b)	Research employer, supervisor and employee responsibilities pertaining to occupational health and safety standards in the workplace as required by Saskatchewan law.
(c)	Identify potential safety hazards and risks in each of the five tourism industries. Examples may include: exposure to cleaning products and other chemicals; musculoskeletal injuries from standing for long hours; slips, trips or falls; and burns from dishes, meals or drinks that are hot (food and beverage); ergonomic hazards (e.g., from bending, pushing carts and making beds); slips, trips and falls; respiratory, dermal and carcinogenic hazards from chemicals in cleaning products (accommodation); lifting and handling heavy loads; working at heights; extreme temperatures; exposure to chemicals in liquids such as paints, solvents, cleaners and bleach; and working alone (recreation and entertainment); distracted driving; failure to safety check vehicles; and driver fatigue (transportation); and, working alone in the office; excessive computer use; improper ergonomics (travel services)
(d)	Discuss risk mitigation and its purpose.
(e)	Develop strategies to mitigate risks identified for each of the five industries.
(f)	Research statistics related to injuries that are common in each of the five industries (i.e., food and beverage, accommodation, recreation and entertainment, transportation, and travel services) in Saskatchewan and Canada.
(g)	Analyze a variety of given scenarios pertaining to the tourism sector to identify potential hazards and safety risks and recommend strategies for preventing workplace injuries.
(h)	Develop a list of rules for workplace safety that apply to all regardless of the workplace; sample rules include: Safety in the workplace is a personal and shared responsibility. Dress appropriately and wear personal protective equipment when required. Know emergency evacuation plans and procedures. Keep work areas neat and tidy. Know and follow workplace rules and procedures for working safety. Know personal or individual risks in the workplace and strategies to manage them. Know the procedure for reporting workplace accidents or safety incidents.
(i)	Reflect on personal commitment to working safely at all times.

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