Safety during the summer
2026-07-08 News
While many businesses go into vacation mode during the summer, activity in hotels, shopping malls and restaurants often increases. When the load is higher, it is extra important to have good routines for safety - especially in the areas of fire safety and internal control.
Summer means high pressure
In hotels, shopping malls and other public buildings, the summer months are often characterized by:
- More people in the building
- Longer opening hours and higher electricity consumption
- Temporary and temporary personnel
- Increased load on fire safety installations and escape routes
- Less time and resources for thorough follow-up of inspection rounds and checklists
Together, this poses an increased risk of deviations occurring and not being caught in time.
Digital inspections can provide increased safety
With PiD Drift Mobile inspection rounds can be carried out efficiently, even when there are many employees on duty who do not know the building as well.
- Inspection rounds with QR codes ensure that the checkpoints are actually visited
- Deviations are registered with images and text right in the app
- Digital checklists at each checkpoint ensures that everyone is checking the same things
- Everything is documented and saved automatically so that no manual forms are lost or forgotten
This makes it easier for both permanent employees and summer temporary workers to follow the routines, and for management to follow up afterwards.
Recommend fire safety training for your temporary workers
Temporary employees do not always receive sufficient training to know what to do when the fire alarm goes off.
Through PiD Kurs you can offer:
- Basic courses in fire safety
- Course certificates and an overview of who has approved courses
- Flexibility to take the course when and where you want
This provides security for everyone who works on the property. All you need is a mobile phone, tablet or computer and internet access.
Remember that all employees must have a written employment contract
The employer is obliged to enter into a written employment agreement with all employees, regardless of position, including summer temporary workers and other temporary employees.
Read more and download a template for a contract from Arbeidstilsynet. ↗
💡 Checklist for safer operations in the peak season
- Make sure that the inspection rounds are simple, and follow up on their completion
- Make it possible to register deviations in an effective way
- Arrange for e-learning courses for temporary workers and new employees
- Follow up on deviations and documentation on an ongoing basis
- Evaluate the level of safety before and after the holiday
When the pressure is highest, systematicity, documentation and training provide the best protection.
Do you want to get increased control of fire protection and internal control?
Contact us, so we can help you set up good and safe routines.
