| {mosgoogle}It's a scenario familiar to any business traveler. Your airline
flight was delayed, the cab line at the airport was endless, and
check-in was a mess. Jet lag has struck. It's very late, you're tired,
and you have a breakfast meeting with a key client at 6:30 AM. You grab
your key, avoid the bellman, and head to your room to collapse into bed.
Stop. Take the next 5 minutes to perform these safety, security, and
cleanliness checks, and prepare for the next day. These "how to's" will
save you time the next morning. They could even save your life someday.
1. When you enter your room, prop the door open, turn on the lights,
and check the closets, bathroom, under the bed, and behind the drapes.
Mistakes do happen and sometimes someone else has been assigned to your
room. This happens more frequently in suites with adjoining bedrooms
that can be sold as seperate rooms, or there could be a thief. In any
case, don't close the door until you are sure that the room is empty.
2. Check that the connecting doors, windows, and sliding doors, are
locked. In general, avoid first floor rooms with sliding doors.
3. Once you lock the door and attach the safety chain, check the
diagram on the back to review the nearest exits and mentally plan your
escape route. Look out the door to check that the exit signs are
illuminated. If the lights are out, be helpful, and contact the front
desk to let them know. The few seconds that it takes to review the exit
information can save your life in the event of a fire, earthquake, or
other emergency. Just do it. FYI, most fire engine ladders can only
reach up to the 6th floor.
4. Be sure that the heat or air conditioner, lights, phone, radio,
and television are working. Turn on the shower and sink to check the
water pressure and temperature. If they aren't working, switch rooms
now. It's not worth waiting for someone to fix the problem, especially
late at night.
About The Author
Robert Young is the owner and editor of Urban Safety Supplies and
Hi-Tech Hidden Cameras. Stay safe! Visit
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