For further information, please go to
http://www.hse.gov.uk/food/hse.htm
http://www.hse.gov.uk/food/hse.htm
FOOD AND DRINK MANUFACTURING - A RECIPE FOR SAFETY
Many farmers overlook the need to have the necessary Health and Safety documentation in place and a lot of this is due to limited time. Nevertheless, due to the accident statistics it is more important than ever and a simple incident can materialise into a serious accident within the Food Manufacturing industry. Have you got your paperwork in order and up to date? Safety2Business can assist with this and help you through this time-consuming process.
SOME* DOCUMENTS TO CONSIDER:1. Health and Safety Policy and associated template policies
2. Audits, Inspections and Checklists 3. Risk Assessments - local risk assessments - lone working - manual handling - new and expecting mothers - home working - stress management - display screen equipment - young people - contractor safety 4. Fire Risk Assessment and Fire Log Book 5. COSHH Assessments 6. Accident Assistance 7. Accreditation Assistance 8. Safe Working Procedures |
SOME* SECTOR-SPECIFIC RISK ASSESSMENTS:1. Manufacturing Areas
- packing machines - temperature extremes - working at height - slips, trips and falls 2. Bulk Cold Stores - temperature extremes - lone working - slips and trips - use of knives - operation of fork lift truck 3. Loading and Unloading Deliveries - manual handling - slips and trips - driving - cuts - violence |
* Note that the above lists are not exhaustive. For more details do not hesitate to contact us.