The catering and hospitality industry covers a wide range of different businesses including hotels, pubs and restaurants, contract caterers in various industrial and commercial premises, fast food takeaways, cafés and bistros.
This industry sector employs over 1.7 million people and is continuing to grow, therefore it is important that the causes of accidents and ill health are effectively controlled.
The main causes of injury continue to be:
The main causes of occupational ill health continue to be:
Recently revised free leaflets:
HSE, in partnership with members of the Health and Safety in Hospitality Liaison Committee, continues to promote good practice throughout the industry. The committee is comprised of representatives from industry trade associations, trade unions and key industry stakeholders. For further details please contact HSE's Infoline.
Local authority environmental health inspectors are also able to offer health and safety advice in their local areas.
