Catering outlet environment hazards

The main risks to employees working in catering outlets are slips and trips, contact dermatitis and accidents when lifting and carrying. It is also important that kitchen equipment is used safely and maintained in a safe condition.

Incidents and near-misses must be reported to Health and Safety in a timely manner. 

If you are having issues with your skin, please speak to your line manager or contact the Occupational Health team.

• Work equipment
• Lifting and carrying
• HSE guidance on Catering and Hospitality.
• HSE guidance: stop slips in kitchens.
• HSE guidance on skin care.
• HSE catering and hospitality publications

Also see

• Office environment hazardsOffice environment hazardsOffice environment hazards
• Workshop environment hazardsWorkshop environment hazardsWorkshop environment hazards