How to Become a Hotel Health Inspector
Health inspectors are called upon to investigate businesses, look at the employees and the sanitation of the business to ensure the safety of all customers. When most people hear the words health inspector, they immediately think of those individuals investigating restaurants, but some inspectors work in the hotel field. If you want to become a hotel health inspector, you need to concentrate on the hotel industry and take the appropriate courses in college.
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Spend time working in the hotel field, which lets you see what happens on a regular day. Many hotel health inspectors worked as a housekeeper or bellhop. You'll see the rules and regulations each hotel should follow.
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Attend college and study a field relating to health inspections such as public health, environmental health, occupational health, engineering or safety. These courses teach you more about the health and safety of consumers as it relates to buildings and you'll learn what tourism companies can do to increase the safety of their customers.
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Get certified as a health inspector. There are several organizations that offer this certification, including the American Board of Industrial Hygiene. Each organization has its own requirements for the certification, but you'll typically need a four-year college degree and a passing grade on the organization's test.
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Contact the Department of Public Health in your state for the requirements for becoming a hotel health inspector and ensure that you qualify. Some states require a specific test or certification, while others require just a degree and experience in the field.
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The Department of Public Health in your area is a good place to look for job openings, but you can also contact hotels directly and ask about potential jobs. Some hotel companies hire health inspectors to ensure that all their locations are meeting state standards.
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Tips & Warnings
Not all employers require certification as a health inspector, but it's still a good idea to seek certification. This shows that you have dedication to the field, are willing to improve yourself and it sets you apart from other applicants just starting out in the field.
You should have the ability to work well with others and express yourself with tact. Other duties and responsibilities of a hotel health inspector include taking routine samples, inspecting buildings, monitoring the performance of a hotel and completing a finished report that details all of those findings.
