Title: Predict government regulations resulting from health, safety, and sanitation trends in the hospitality industry.
Course: Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism II (16999-II) > Section: Demonstrating Health, Safety, and Environmental Awareness

Prediction should include researching trends in at least one of the following agencies or regulations and predicting the emergence of future standards or regulatory guidelines:

- OSHA
- Virginia Department of Health (VDH)
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Fire code
- Building code (state and local)
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the U.S. Department of Labor
- Workers' Compensation
- Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS)
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Why is the government involved in workplace safety?
- What are the consequences of not following OSHA regulations?

Communication

- What OSHA regulations must be posted on the property?
- How can employers communicate the necessity of following safety regulations?

Leadership

- How can leaders create and maintain a safe environment?
- How can leaders motivate guests and staff to engage in health, safety, and sanitation practices?

Management

- How can management maintain a property that is safe for both employees and guests?
- What resources are available to management to learn about changes in OSHA guidelines?