Montego Bay Hotel Casino Resort Earns Nevada’s Safe Partner Award for Workplace Safety Excellence
SCATS recognizes Montego Bay Hotel Casino Resort for its long-standing safety leadership, staff training, and commitment to creating a safer work environment for over 550 employees.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- Aug 05, 2025
The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada's Division of Industrial Relations recognizes Montego Bay Hotel Casino Resort in Wendover, Nevada, with the Safe Partner Award. Designed to increase safety awareness and strengthen safety culture within the workplace, this elite award is given to a maximum of four businesses annually out of the 100,000 employers in Nevada. Montego Bay Hotel Casino Resort has partnered with SCATS consistently since the early 2000s and has expanded its written workplace safety program over the years.
“SCATS has helped Montego Bay Hotel Casino Resort create a safer work environment for our more than 550 employees, dramatically improving our safety culture,” said Tianna Swander Banuelos, Human Resource Manager for Montego Bay Hotel Casino Resort. “Accessing specialized training can be difficult in rural Nevada, but the dedication of SCATS has ensured our employees haven’t been left behind in acquiring this crucial knowledge.”
Working with SCATS has enabled the Montego Bay Hotel Casino Resort team to make significant improvements to employee safety. In its safety culture improvement efforts, the organization utilized SCATS’ online and in-person safety trainings, with some employees starting the Safety Practitioner Certificate Program.
Montego Bay Hotel Casino Resort joins a committed group of organizations that prioritize employee health and safety. Recognition is granted for using a range of no-cost services from SCATS, such as safety consultations, training courses, enrollment in the Safety and Health Practitioner Program, and more.
“It is a privilege to have long-lasting relationships with businesses committed to workplace safety like Montego Bay Hotel Casino Resort,” said Todd Schultz, Chief Administrative Officer for SCATS. “Their team has shown dedication to worksite safety and employee engagement that demonstrates true industry leadership. The Safe Partner Award recognizes their excellence in this regard, and SCATS is thrilled to honor them.”
SCATS provides employers with confidential hazard identification, program development, implementation assistance, and training. Employers who implement effective safety programs and have a days-away restricted transfer rate below the national average for their industry may be recognized by SCATS.
Businesses interested in the Safe Partner Award or other safety programs can contact SCATS at 775-824-4630. For more information or to schedule free training courses, businesses can call 1-877-4SAFENV or visit 4safenv.state.nv.us.
About Nevada SCATS
The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS), part of Nevada's Division of Industrial Relations, provides free and confidential consultation and safety services to assist businesses in Nevada to be in compliance with OSHA standards. SCATS helps Nevada businesses keep their employees safe and offers on-site consultation services designed to help employers recognize and control potential safety and health hazards at their workplaces, improve their safety and health programs, and assist in training employees. SCATS also offers Workplace Safety and Health Training classes in Northern and Southern Nevada. Bilingual services are also available. Visit
4safenv.state.nv.us.