Hospitality operations, large and small, are extremely susceptible to security hazards. The
very nature of the operation which involves the presence of a wide range of people, most of
whom are unknown, poses a considerable threat to the security of a property. Risks of fire
are also serious; the incidence of hotel fires causing loss of life and serious damage to
property has increased in recent years.
Safety refers to the physical injuries in a work environment and security refers to
anticipation of theft, fire and other emergencies. The Occupational, Safety & Health Act
(OSHA) was enacted in 1970 to protect workers at workplace. OSHA standards covers work
areas, sanitation, signs and tags, first aid and blood bone pathogens, listing hazardous
chemicals, labelling all chemical containers and developing written hazard communication
programme.OSHA assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and
women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education
and assistance. Security in hotels is a broad task of protecting both people and assets. (Mc
Millan. & Rossiter, 2006) observed their study that environment, technology, human
resource, operations and security are the complex set of challenges which cannot be ignored
by manager for being successful.