Health and Safety in the Catering Industry
The benefits of following health & safety practices.
Addressing & following health and safety should not be seen as a regulatory burden. it offers many significant benefits to the workplace.
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reduced risks
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reduced costs
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lower employee absence and turnover rates
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fewer accidents
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lessened threat of legal action
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improved standing among suppliers and partners
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increased productivity, because employees are healthier, happier and better motivated.
Risk Assessments.
You must manage the health and safety risks in your workplace.
To do this you need to think about what might cause harm to people.
This is known as a risk assessment.
Once you have identified the risks, you need to decide how to control them and put the appropriate measures in place.
A risk assessment is an important step in protecting your workers and your business, as well as complying with the law.
It helps you focus on the risks that really matter in your workplace- the ones with the potential to cause real harm.
In many cases, straightforward measures can readily control risks.
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ensuring spillages are cleaned up promptly so prevent slips.
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drawers are kept closed to ensure people do not trip.
For most, that means simple, cheap and effective measures to ensure your workforce is protected.
Benefits of risk assessments.
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recognise and control hazards in your workplace.
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create awareness among your employees and use it as a training tool as well.
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set risk management standards, based on acceptable safe practices and legal requirements.
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reduce incidents in the workplace.
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save costs by being proactive instead of reactive.
Template for a risk assessment in a catering establishment.
