| Slips, trips and falls | - Regular cleaning, appropriate signage, and proper lighting to reduce risk
- Clean up spills immediately
- Use mats on slippery floors and consider ramps instead of steps
- Ensure employees wear non-slip shoes.
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| Manual handling | - Provide mechanical aids and train workers in safe lifting techniques
- Rotate tasks to prevent repetitive strain injuries
- Use ergonomic tools and keep equipment well-maintained to reduce the need for forceful movements
- Encourage regular breaks to avoid strain.
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| Food safety and hygiene | - Follow strict hygiene protocols and maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent contamination.
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| Burns and scalds | - Train staff on the safe handling of hot equipment and liquids
- Use guards on hot surfaces
- Ensure first aid is accessible.
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| Heat stress | - Drink plenty of fluids and take regular breaks in cool areas
- Increase air circulation to help cool the body
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle to cope better with heat.
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| Fire safety | - Train staff on using firefighting equipment and practice evacuation procedures regularly.
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| Machinery and equipment | - Ensure workers are properly trained on the use of machinery
- Attach guards to protect against moving parts, and wear appropriate PPE, such as gloves and safety glasses
- Keep equipment well-maintained to prevent accidents.
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| Hazardous chemicals | - Label and store chemicals according to safety guidelines
- Provide safety data sheets (SDS) for all chemicals
- Ensure workers wear proper PPE such as gloves and masks when handling chemicals.
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