Apply Health, Safety and Security Procedures in The Workplace

Apply health, safety and security procedures in the workplace
Responsibilities of a worker or an owner of a cafeteria or a big food service

establishment:
1. Protecting property from fire;
2. Protecting property from natural hazards;
3. Protecting property from crime;
4. Protecting staff and visitors from accidents;
5. Legislation that may affect business.
A. Protecting Property from Fire
• Ensure that cooking ranges, boilers and deep-fat fryers are fitted with
thermostats or emergency cutoff valves to turn off the fuel supply should a fire
break out.
• Ensure that filters are removed and de-greased frequently to prevent a build up
of greasy deposits.
• Store all combustible materials away from buildings or perimeter fencing –
preferably inside locked waste bins or lidded skips.
• Be vigilant when you open and close the premises each day – look for signs of
potential trouble.
Electrical faults
Prevention of faults is the answer here and this can be achieved by:
• Frequent visual inspections of all portable electrical items and fixed electrical
wiring.
• Regular maintenance of these items by an authorized agency or licensed
electrician may be recorded and monitored.
Smoking
Ideally smoking should be prohibited throughout the premises (including yards
and open areas) and notices to that effect prominently displayed.
• Ensure smoking is restricted to a designated area that is kept free of
combustible items such as paper, curtains, flammable liquids.
• Provide metal lidded bins for the disposal of ashtray contents and ensure they
are emptied safely every day.
B. Protecting establishment from natural hazards
Flood
Firstly, check with the Local Authority whether property is in a flood risk area. If
it is then you should: Prepare a flood plan for your business detailing the
actions, you will need to take to minimize damage and disruption.
Water Escape
Get dripping taps repaired as they can cause damages.
Ensure pipes are properly lagged using suitable insulation material.
If your premises are likely to be unoccupied for a longer period e.g. over
Christmas and New Year, turn the water off at the stopcock and drain the system
if possible.
Storm Damage
Making sure your premises are in a good state of repair, it will minimize the
chance of storm damage - check the building regularly (walls, roof and any
outbuildings) and ensure any problems you find are repaired promptly.
Check at least once a year that roof gutters, down-pipes and drainage galleys are
clear and unobstructed and kept free of leaves and vegetation.
C. Protecting property from crime
Burglary
Locks on external doors should carry standards and high quality materials. All
accessible opening windows should be fitted with key-operated locks – but
protect secluded windows and roof-lights with steel bars, grills or shutters. Any
alarm system should be fitted and maintained. Closed Circuit Television
(CCTV) can help prevent and capture evidence of robbery. When your premises
are closed, lock away portable electronic equipment e.g. laptop computers in a
secure cabinet. Consider appropriate access control locks on entrance doors to
prevent intimidation or robbery.
Theft of money
Keeping cash on the premises overnight increases the chance of a break in: •
Keep as little cash on the premises as possible and keep it out of public view.
• Where possible, cash should not be left on the premises outside business hours.
D. Protecting your staff and visitors from accidents.
“Prevention is better (and cheaper) than cure”.
Slips, Trips and Falls

The most common type of workplace accident, these can be easily and cheaply
prevented in most cases and will often bring other benefits.
• Keeping the premises clean, tidy, congestion-free and well lit will go a long
way to preventing most of this type of accident.
• Clear up spillage promptly and post warning notices.
• Repair or replace damaged floor coverings immediately – especially on
stairways and areas where the public have access.
• Keep a clearly marked first-aid kit available at all times.
Electricity
Electricity can, and does, kill and the law insists that your electrical installation
must be safe.
• Ensure electrical equipment is only used for the purpose for which it was
designed.
• Use a qualified electrician for electrical installation work.
Fire safety
Carrying out a fire risk assessment is a legal requirement for all businesses; this
helps prevent fires and ensures swift evacuation of the premises by employees
and the public in the event of a fire.
• Ensure you have clearly signed and unobstructed escape routes and that your
staff are aware of the evacuation procedure.
• Ensure that you make a specific member of your staff responsible for
customers’ and visitors’ safety.
Manual handling/lifting
• If loads must be manually lifted, ensure they are carried by at least two people
and that training in lifting techniques is provided.
• Provide mechanical equipment e.g. trolleys to assist staff in unloading and
moving deliveries.
Accident reporting and investigation

• Make sure that all accidents and incidents are recorded and investigated as
lessons can be learned to prevent them in future.
F. Legislations that may affect business

We have mentioned some areas where legislation may affect your business - Fire
Safety, Food Hygiene and Electricity. There maybe other regulations from other
regulatory board like Food and Drug Administration (FDA) particularly on
manufacturing, packaging and storing food.

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