Tag: hospitality safety
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Sparklers on Champagne Triggered Deadly Swiss Bar Fire
Overview of the Crans-Montana Tragedy A devastating fire at a bar in Crans-Montana, a popular Swiss ski resort, has claimed the lives of forty people in the early hours of New Year’s Day. Initial investigations indicate that sparklers placed on bottles of champagne came too close to the ceiling, igniting flames that spread rapidly through…
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Sparklers on Champagne Bottles Likely Triggered Deadly Swiss Bar Fire
Summary of the Incident A devastating fire at a bar in a Swiss ski resort on New Year’s Day is believed to have been sparked by decorative sparklers attached to champagne bottles. Authorities indicated that the flames likely ignited when the sparklers came too close to the ceiling, causing a rapid, deadly blaze that claimed…
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Seven Torquay Hotels Fail Child Exploitation Checks, Police Say
Summary of the undercover operation Police in Torquay conducted an undercover operation aimed at identifying young people being placed in risky situations at local hotels. The Torquay Neighbourhood Police Team, aided by Police Cadets, carried out checks across eight hotels in the coastal town. The operation sought to determine whether staff and management were aware…
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Victoria to crack down on violence against retail workers with jail terms of up to five years for assault
Victoria announces tougher penalties for violence against retail and hospitality workers The Victorian government has unveiled a plan to dramatically increase penalties for those who assault or threaten retail and hospitality workers. Under the proposed reforms, offenders could face prison terms of up to five years, a move described by officials as a decisive step…