General Health and Safety in YOUR businessLike any employer you need to be aware of the key issues surrounding health and safety. What are the main causes of accidents and ill-health in the catering industry?According to research by the Health and Safety Executive the main issues are: - trips and falls;
- dermatitis;
- contact with hot surfaces or harmful substances;
- lifting and manual handling.
A word from the Health & Safety Authority
"Workplace health and safety has rightly received much attention in recent years and significant advances have been made in this area. This progress is due in no small part to the tireless work of all of those charged with ensuring the highest possible standards in the workplace including employers, employees, trade unions and many more. It is encouraging to see the Chambers of Commerce taking a lead in promoting the safety, health and welfare of all workers. Workplace health and safety is a dynamic process. Every business has a management system and health and safety priorities have to become an integral part of that system".
Tom Beegan Chief Executive Health and Safety Authority For more information, click here for links to Health & Safety Authorities' websites. |
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