• Use anti-slip mats around the deep-fat fryers, soft-drink fountains, sinks and other potentially wet areas
• Store kitchen waste away from main walkways
• Clean kitchen floors on a regular basis using brushes and squeegees, rather than mops
• Develop a system of mop marking or placement so you don’t spread kitchen grease to customer areas. Never clean the floors in the front of the house with back-of-the-house mops
• Keep wait/bus station floors clean and dry
• Regularly inspect floors for food spillage, silverware, broken glass, loose mats, torn carpets or other hazards
• Make sure customer tables and chairs are stable and in good condition with no missing supports or braces
• Continuously scan salad bars for spilled food and clean up immediately. Also, consider placing a slip-resistant mat along the bar
• Require employees to wear slip-resistant, closed-toe footwear

• Make sure the stage assembly is secure with a level surface and accessible with a step or ramp
• Keep audio-visual electrical cords taped or out of walkways
• Assure there are adequate electrical outlets to prevent excessive use of extension cords
• Inspect tables and chairs to assure they are sturdy and in good condition
• Keep the dance floor clean and well maintained. If using a temporary, raised dance floor, the edge should be clearly marked so guests can see the height transition
• Provide adequate illumination, especially around stairways and higher traffic areas

• Use a room maintenance checklist on a regular basis
• Check the condition of furniture
• Inspect floor coverings for torn or frayed areas or other defects
• Properly stow electrical and telephone cords away from travel paths
• Provide bathtubs with a slip-resistant base
• Make sure bathroom grab bars are secure and in good condition
• Check that window opening restrictors are used, set for no more than four inches, and functional

• Ensure pool access is child resistant with a keycard or self-closing, latching door or gate. Periodically test the door or gate to assure that it is working properly to prevent unauthorized access by children
• Confirm that emergency rescue equipment and the emergency phone are easily accessible
• Test pool chemicals regularly and maintain a log
• Make sure there is good drainage to prevent water accumulation around the pool
• Post and enforce pool rules. Prohibit running, horseplay, eating and drinking close to the swimming pool or deck
• Provide hand rails on pool ladders and steps. Make sure they are secure and in good condition
• Make walking surfaces around pool areas slip-resistant.
• Assure that depth markings on pool deck and walls are visible
• Place “No Diving” signs in visible locations
• Maintain the hot tub temperature at 104 degrees or lower
• Have pool users apply suntan lotion away from the pool and deck
• Cones, water-testing kits, ropes and lawn furniture should be kept off the pool deck as much as possible
• If lawn furniture must be located on the pool deck, place it away from the edge of the pool
• If the pool will be used during the late evening hours, make sure there is sufficient lighting
• Use different paint colors so guests can clearly distinguish between the pool interior and decking to help prevent guests from falling into the pool
• Ensure that pool skimmer covers, lawn sprinklers and underground utility boxes don’t present hazards

• Secure access to the exercise room with a key card to limit unauthorized entry
• Post exercise room rules, including minimum age for unsupervised children
• Keep exercise equipment, including the treadmill belt, in good condition. Periodically inspect and maintain exercise equipment, and use the proper parts for any equipment repairs
• Keep equipment out of walkways
• Assure the carpet is in good condition
• Maintain adequate lighting

• Inspect all walking and playing surfaces on a regular basis
• Use low-profile bolts with no protruding sharp edges
• Make sure the playground equipment has no sharp edges
• Follow Consumer Product Safety Commission (www.cpsc.gov) guidelines for playground surfaces including using a minimum of 12 inches of loose-fill surfacing material or safety-tested rubber under all playground equipment and extending at least 6 feet in all directions from equipment
• Install guardrails for platforms more than 30 inches above the ground to prevent falls
• Inspect arcade and playgrounds on a regular basis
• Keep electrical cords for arcade games properly stowed and away from aisles

• Inspect the shuttle van daily before each trip
• Make sure van steps are in good condition and kept free of ice or snow during inclement weather
• Secure handrails
• Instruct drivers to assist customers entering and exiting the vehicle
• Require drivers to make sure the area is safe (e.g., free of ice and snow) before allowing passengers to disembark

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