(cache)Checklist | Accommodation Safety Checklist

1. Does the hotel/property comply with all local and national laws and regulations regarding the operation of guest accommodation? *

Yes No

If 'No', please explain why not:

2. Does the hotel/property hold a valid operating licence and/or current fire, gas/fossil fuel, electricity, food hygiene and general hygiene certificates? *

Yes No

If 'No', please explain why an operating licence and/or certificates are not held:

3. Does the hotel/property have adequate Public or Civil Liability Insurance cover which is renewed annually? *

Yes No

Please advise the amount of cover in GBP, USD or EUR and the policy number, OR, if answered 'No', please explain why public/civil liability insurance is not in place:

4. Are there procedures in place to maintain the condition of the property, building/s and facilities to a high standard and to prevent slips, trips and falls? *

Yes No

5. Are all public and guest areas with steep drops, such as walkways, pathways, bridges and terraces/decks, protected by railings or balustrades which are at least 90 cm high and have no gaps in excess of 10 cm? *

Yes No n/a - There are no walkways, pathways, bridges or terraces/decks with steep drops

If 'No', please explain what protection is in place:

6. Are all public and guest areas adequately lit at night (e.g. walkways, pathways, bridges, terraces/decks, stairs, outside corridors and gardens)? *

Yes No

If 'No', please advise which areas are not lit and if it is possible to install additional lighting?

7. Does the hotel/property accept families with children under six (6) years old? *

Yes No

8. Do any of the guest bedrooms/villas/apartments have balconies? *

Yes No

9. Are any guest bedrooms located over water (e.g. raised on stilts above the sea, a lagoon, a river or lake or where balconies/decks meet the water's edge)? *

Yes No

10. Do any of the guest bedrooms have direct access to swim-up pools (e.g. there is direct access to a shared pool within 3 metres of the guest room)? *

Yes No

11. Do all elevator (lift) entrances have signage advising not to use in the event of a fire, no smoking and that children should be accompanied? *

Yes No n/a - There are no elevators (lifts) at the hotel/property

If 'No', please advise what signage is in place:

12. Do all full length/height glass doors and windows in public areas and/or guest bedrooms have warning stickers at adult (1.5 metres) and child (80 cm) height? *

Yes No n/a - The hotel/property does not have any full length/height glass doors or windows

If 'No', are these something you would consider installing?

13. Is there an enclosed atrium within guest areas that links more than two (2) floors, e.g. a central hall typically rising through several stories and having a glazed roof? *

Yes No

14. Are the following security features present at the accommodation (please select all that apply)? *

Perimeter fence (adequate in height to prevent intruders entering the grounds) and gated entry point CCTV (closed circuit television) or video surveillance Security guard/s Secure entrances to the hotel/property, grounds and boundary are supervised by staff 24/7 to prevent unwarranted access Guest bedroom doors fitted with automatic locking systems with key or electronic key-card entry that can be double-locked from the inside Restricted opening for windows that are easily accessible from the outside Guests have a means of contacting staff from their rooms 24/7 in an emergency n/a - None of the above

If 'n/a - None of the above', please explain why:

15. Are all staff members: *

Subject to background checks prior to the commencement of their employment, including establishing if they have a criminal record? Legally permitted to work in the country where the hotel/property is located? In possession of all relevant certificates or licences required to perform their job role? Expected to follow a code of conduct detailing how they should interact with guests and visitors? Prevented from entering any ‘out of bounds’ areas e.g. guestrooms and other facilities reserved for guests and visitors, unless their routine job role permits them access for specific tasks? Aware of any policies or restrictions if they are permitted on site when off duty (or live on site)? Trained to be vigilant to ensure any person who has gained unauthorised access to the hotel/property is questioned and removed if they have no valid reason to be there? n/a - No staff security procedures are in place

Accommodation Safety Checklist

General Safety

1. Does the hotel/property comply with all local and national laws and regulations regarding the operation of guest accommodation? *

If 'No', please explain why not:

2. Does the hotel/property hold a valid operating licence and/or current fire, gas/fossil fuel, electricity, food hygiene and general hygiene certificates? *

If 'No', please explain why an operating licence and/or certificates are not held:

3. Does the hotel/property have adequate Public or Civil Liability Insurance cover which is renewed annually? *

Please advise the amount of cover in GBP, USD or EUR and the policy number, OR, if answered 'No', please explain why public/civil liability insurance is not in place:

4. Are there procedures in place to maintain the condition of the property, building/s and facilities to a high standard and to prevent slips, trips and falls? *

5. Are all public and guest areas with steep drops, such as walkways, pathways, bridges and terraces/decks, protected by railings or balustrades which are at least 90 cm high and have no gaps in excess of 10 cm? *

If 'No', please explain what protection is in place:

6. Are all public and guest areas adequately lit at night (e.g. walkways, pathways, bridges, terraces/decks, stairs, outside corridors and gardens)? *

If 'No', please advise which areas are not lit and if it is possible to install additional lighting?

7. Does the hotel/property accept families with children under six (6) years old? *

8. Do any of the guest bedrooms/villas/apartments have balconies? *

9. Are any guest bedrooms located over water (e.g. raised on stilts above the sea, a lagoon, a river or lake or where balconies/decks meet the water's edge)? *

10. Do any of the guest bedrooms have direct access to swim-up pools (e.g. there is direct access to a shared pool within 3 metres of the guest room)? *

11. Do all elevator (lift) entrances have signage advising not to use in the event of a fire, no smoking and that children should be accompanied? *

If 'No', please advise what signage is in place:

12. Do all full length/height glass doors and windows in public areas and/or guest bedrooms have warning stickers at adult (1.5 metres) and child (80 cm) height? *

If 'No', are these something you would consider installing?

13. Is there an enclosed atrium within guest areas that links more than two (2) floors, e.g. a central hall typically rising through several stories and having a glazed roof? *

14. Are the following security features present at the accommodation (please select all that apply)? *

If 'n/a - None of the above', please explain why:

15. Are all staff members: *

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