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13 May 2005 - HSE Information Sheet
Available for Slips and Trips Within Food Industry
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A revised information sheet on the prevention of slips and trips
in kitchens and food service industry is available from the Health and Safety
Executive (HSE), in the form of a pdf file.
The information sheet is mainly for employers, but safety reps
and employees will also find it very useful.
It covers areas such as the following:
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Floor contamination ie: Water/food particles.
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Safe housekeeping.
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Advice on planning ahead for busy periods when slips and trips
are most likely to occur.
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Cleaning of spillages immediately.
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Selection of safe footwear.
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Selection of correct safe floor surfaces and the correct
cleaning required.
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Checking the levels of floors.
It is to be remembered that the HSE provide a free downloadable
Slip Assessment Tool (SAT) available from the HSE website.
The revised information sheet can be accessed from the
relatively small pdf file by clicking the following:
Preventing slips and trips in kitchens and food service
Article by Alexandra Johnston
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