1.

Safety programs create productive work environment

2. Absenteeism drops when effective safety programs are introduced.

3. Work premises are kept to higher standard

4. A safe work environment produces happier employees

5. A companys most valuable asset is protected its people

6. Enables a company to win and retain business customer

7. Creates an environment where safety improvements are considered, encouraged and

implemented.

8. Reduces business costs and disruption

What do you do if someone gets
hurt at work?

Tell your team leader

Follow the safety rules
Get help
A hazard is anything that could
hurt you or make you sick.
 anything that can cut you

anything that can trip you

anything that can burn you

anything that can crush you

anything that can hurt your hearing

anything that can hurt eyes

There is a significant risk of fire in the food retail
industry, particularly in kitchens.

All franchises should have plans to prevent fires and help

the business recover should an unforeseen emergency
occur.
 Tips to reduce fire risk
Put gas equipment in a well-lit and draught-free area and install a gas shutoff valve

Install, use and maintain electrical appliances properly.

Inspect and maintain gas equipment and the fuel supply system regularly.

The switch for the gas supply should be accessible and clearly labelled.

Clean exhaust fans and hoods regularly

Store flammable materials, clothes and paper appropriately and away from sources of heat.

Fire safety installations should be regularly maintained by qualified personnel.

Implement fire safety procedures and provide sufficient fire fighting equipment appropriate
for the kitchen.

Staff should be trained in the use of all fire protection equipment issued.

A procedure of prompt treatment for burns and smoke inhalation should included in
emergency plan.
1. Identify the machines used

2. Discuss the safety checks you need to complete to be working safely

3. Have a list of basic safety checks for machines in the workplace, and a
copy of the safety instructions for each machine.

4. Ask participants what could happen if the various safety checks arent
done

5. As a follow up activity consider conducting a safety check with each

participant at their individual work station. This activity could help
reinforce the learning and/or provide you with an opportunity to go over
the material again.
News regarding to negligence of workplace safety.