Lifting Lift Ops Safety to New Heights Lift operators have some of the most frequent interactions with guests at ski areas. Making sure that these workers are happy and safe at work will help to create a positive guest experience and shine a light on your resort. As with many jobs, there can be a conflict…
Following up on Falls from Heights It’s the time of year, when the snow is accumulating, and occasionally roofs and other elevated surfaces need to be cleared or inspected. While falls from heights are relatively rare, when they do occur they can have serious consequences. It’s not just those who climb lift towers and onto…
Get a handle on the Load: Manual Lifting Safety Lifting, pushing, pulling and reaching with load are part of many jobs working at a ski resort. Whether a shovel full of snow, or a guest who needs assistance, it’s likely that everything about the lifting task will be ergonomically unfavorable – and more times than…
Fit for Duty: Stack your Snack Working at a snowsport resort is an energy intensive job. You’ll need to fuel all that shoveling, lifting, pushing, turning and more, but keep in mind that you also need to fuel up your brain in order to make good decisions – and your safety, and the safety of…
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