Tourism Accommodations Establishment Regulations Subsidiary Regulations 409.04
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The Westin News www.arabianbusiness.com/545702. LEGIONELLA NEWS Wed. 4 February 2009 Westin gets all clear for Legionella after death scare. The inquiry was launched at the five star hotel by the Dub Nationality in coordination with the Dubai Health Authority last wee after the death of BBC radio cricket scorer Bill Frindall, who stayed a the hotel two weeks ago A total of 24 water samples were taken from air conditionin and water systems across the hotels facilities all of which prove negative, according to Lootah, the director general of th municipality. The test results proved beyond doubt that three locations a the hotel and all of them tested negative. The hotel had, in fac conducted its routine tests three times since it opened its doors May 2008, Lootah said. 3
Malta Travel & Tourism Services Act Chapter 409 of the Laws of Malta www.justice.gov.mt Laws of Malta Search Malta Tourism Authority Act
Who is using the Hotel`s Services? Employees Guests A disabled Person A pregnant lady A child Food Allergic Person A Person suffering from a disease
The Occupational Health and Safety Laws The Occupational Health and Safety Authority Act Chapter - 424 of the Laws of Malta
Food Safety Laws Chapter 449 of the Laws of Malta Subsidiary Legislation
Authorities concerned with the Hotel Public Health Hotel Occupational Health and Safety Tourism Authority
The Authorities related to Health and Safety Public Health Authorities Occupational Health and Safety Tourism Authority Food Drinking Water Swimming Pool Water Risk Assessments Health and Safety of the Employees Lift Certification The Star Rating General Health and Safety of the Guest
Tour Operators General Health and Safety Signage Water Safety Food and Beverage Outlets Food Safety Fire Safety Swimming Pool Safety
Internal Audits Due Diligence Property Audit (Twice a year) Engineering The Structure of the Hotel The Status of the Hotel Health and Safety (600 Question audit) Fire Safety HACCP Room Safety External Auditors Water Testing (Quarterly) HACCP (quarterly) General Health and Safety First Aid Boxes Fire Safety Why do Tanti-Dougall we need & Associates, these Advocates audits?
Types of Room Classifications "hotel room" means an accommodation unit for use by guests, having its own entrance, bedroom and interconnected bathroom as well as appropriate furniture and furnishings as specified in these regulations in accordance with the tourism accommodation establishments standard classification; "hotel suite" means an accommodation unit for use by guests which, in addition to the facilities and furnishings of a hotel room,shall also provide a furnished living area as specified in these regulations;
Reception Area Malta Tourism Authority Health and Safety Manned 16 hours No slippery floors Staff know English Rotating Doors Good State of Furniture Security Procedures in Place
Tourism Authority Lifts Occupational Health and Safety Hotel`s Audit Lift for over two floors and up Certification of Lifts Clear Signage 2 lifts for over 50 rooms Separate service lift Health and Safety of the Employees Number of Persons capable of lift is carrying Do they automatically go down in case of fire Where are the sensors of the lift?
Classification Breakfast Restaurant hours Toilets in Public Areas The Kitchen Leisure facilities
Fire Safety Systems General conditions Emergency and Evacuation chart at the entrance clearly visible Performance of an emergency and evacuation exercise for staff: - minimum one each year Emergency and evacuation notices for the staff "No smoking area" sign in danger areas Manual or automatic fire alarm for the whole property accessible throughout the building Records of maintenance and repair by professional staff Specification of maximum capacity (no. of persons) in each enclosed public area Fireproof containers for refuse "Do not use lift in case of fire" sign clearly displayed next to all lifts Smoke detector in each guest bedroom (For 4 5*)
MINIMUM FLOOR AREA OF STANDARD GUEST BEDROOM Minimum floor area for room (bedroom + bathroom + entrance) Three star hotel Double room of built hotel: 16m² Single room of the built hotel: 14m² Four star hotel Double room of built hotel: 19m² Single room of built hotel: 16m² Five star hotel Double room of built hotel: 23m² Single room of built hotel: 17m² Suites Minimum 28 m²
The Bed (No bed bugs please w`re tourists) 1 Minimum bed sizes: 85 x 190 cm for single; 135 cm x 190 cm for double Bed linen: 2 sheets, pillow sheet, blanket and cover One pillow per person Extra blanket per person available (between 1st November and 31st May, otherwise available on request) Additional pillow per person Bed sheets changed every 3 days or on request (2* and 3*) Bed sheets changed every other day (4*) Bed sheets changed every day (5*) Turn down service (optional)
Additional Services Music in bedroom via radio or TV channel Colour TV Colour (4* and 5*) TV with 2 foreign languages Colour TV with 3 to 4 foreign languages or more Wake up call Do not disturb sign
Cleaning and general state of bathroom Cleaning and general state of bathroom Daily cleaning of bathroom Good state of sanitary ware: no wear, cracks, chips, stains or similar Good state of shower curtain or similar: no burns, stains or similar Good state of walls: no chipping, cracks or similar Good state of floor: no marks, stains, evidence of water damage
Where to find the Malta Tourism Policy http://www.mta.com.mt/other
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