Hospitality and Tourism 5.01 and 5.02

What is the difference between a hazard and a natural disaster? - correct answer Hazard: Situation that could result in an accident or an emergency. Natural Disaster: A major adverse event resulting from natural processes of the Earth. What is OSHA? - correct answer Federal agency responsible for making sure that the laws and regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act are followed. What is the difference between a criminal and a terrorist? - correct answer Criminal: A person who has committed a crime. Terrorist: A person who tortures or kills people for a political cause. Explain the limitation of liability. - correct answer Limit on the amount of money that a hotel must pay a guest for loss of property. How can restaurant employees be helpful during a robbery? - correct answer Be observant Why do hospitality and tourism businesses keep money and valuables locked in secure locations? - correct answer To reduce the risk of theft A hotel guest reports that someone stole money and jewelry from his or her room. Which government agency should the hotel employee contact? - correct answer Local police department What do many hospitality and tourism businesses require their employees to display or wear on clothing to ensure security at the workplace? - correct answer Photo identification card What happened in response to the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001? - correct answer Airport security increased What is the difference between a hazard and a natural disaster? - correct answer Hazard: Situation that could result in an accident or an emergency. Natural Disaster: A major adverse event resulting from natural processes of the Earth. What is OSHA? - correct answer Federal agency responsible for making sure that the laws and regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act are followed. What is the difference between a criminal and a terrorist? - correct answer Criminal: A person who has committed a crime. Terrorist: A person who tortures or kills people for a political cause. Explain the limitation of liability. - correct answer Limit on the amount of money that a hotel must pay a guest for loss of property. How can restaurant employees be helpful during a robbery? - correct answer Be observant Why do hospitality and tourism businesses keep money and valuables locked in secure locations? - correct answer To reduce the risk of theft A hotel guest reports that someone stole money and jewelry from his or her room. Which government agency should the hotel employee contact? - correct answer Local police department What do many hospitality and tourism businesses require their employees to display or wear on clothing to ensure security at the workplace? - correct answer Photo identification card What happened in response to the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001? - correct answer Airport security increased