Health and Safety Executive

Catering and hospitality

Dish washing

The hospitality industry covers people working in hotels, restaurants, cafes, fast food outlets, pubs and clubs and those working as contract caterers to other industries.

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Shattered lives

Shattered lives

Every month over 1000 people suffer serious injuries as a result of slips, trips and falls.

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Major risks

The main risk areas are caused by slips and trips, contact dermatitis and manual handling accidents.

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Risk assessment

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A risk assessment is an important step in protecting your workers and your business, as well as complying with the law. Learn about the HSE's five-step risk assessment process.

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Updated 14.07.09