CHLA Lodging News Nov/Dec 2019

www.calodging.com November/December 2019 25 “Working with your law enforcement partners is critical, but we have to engage with legislators and regulators so our community addresses these issues as they are not unique to hotels and entertainment venues,” said Arthur Dennis, Director of Safety and Security at The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles, The JWMarriott Los Angeles L.A. Live and The Ritz- Carlton Residences. Department of Homeland Security Protective Security Advisor Brian Keith echoed Dennis’ comments: “It’s vital that the public and private sectors collaborate to enhance security of locations such as hotels, restaurants and special event venues.” Keith offered numerous training programs for hotels provided by DHS and law enforcement agencies. Attendees were encouraged to engage with elected officials and regulators at every level of government to proactively protect communities and hotels. Building those relationships can help provide lawmakers with knowledge about the impact their decisions have on hotels, big and small. Guests heard about new or updated laws changing how every California hotel operates as they address compliances for Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Program, Automated External Defibrillators, Prop 65 signage, human trafficking training, marijuana laws, and law enforcement requests. “Understanding how these rules and every mandate applies to your hotel is not optional,’’ said Todd Seiders, Director of Risk Management for Petra Risk Solutions.  For more information about California hotel safety and training programs, please visit https://calodging.com and log in to the members’ only area. Todd Seiders, CLSD, Director of Risk Management for Petra Risk Solutions presented a session on New California Laws Affecting Safety and Security at Hotels. Lynn Mohrfeld, CHLA’s President & CEO. Attendees were able to choose from seven roundtables or mini- education sessions. Patrick Hardy, from Hytropy presented Advanced Disaster Preparedness: Merging Risk, Response and Recovery. The expo showcased security products and services. Michael V. Varon Esq., a partner from VARON ST. CLAIR & JELENSKY was a panelist on the topic A Unique Perspective of Workers’ Compensation.