Slips, trips and falls
There is always a risk of slips and falls where food and beverages are prepared and served. These can be caused by cluttered walkways, poor lighting or busy work areas.
Ways to control hazards
- Clean up spills and dropped food immediately.
- Erect warning signs if floors are freshly mopped.
- Use floor cleaning products that remove oil and grease.
- Minimise moisture buildup on floors.
- Cover normal flooring with a non-slip material (if possible) or use non-slip mats.
- Wear non-slip shoes.
- Keep walkways free of clutter.
- Replace steps with ramps.
- Install food lowering devices.
- Restrict the number of people entering the kitchen (for example, install a servery between the kitchen and dining room).
- Install adequate lighting, especially in delivery and storage areas.
- Install roofing in the unloading area to keep rain off workers.
- Design the delivery area so unloading is done as close as possible to the storage area.
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