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HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Policies

Risk assessments/Safe Working Procedures

Health surveillance requirements identified

Communication to employees arrangements in place

Recorded management weekly inspections

PREMISES

Any slip/trip hazards obvious

Premises in good condition, no defects

Lighting adequate all working

Noise levels acceptable (noise measuring required)

Window and doors all working

Floors and walkways clean/clear well marked out

Temperature and ventilation suitable and adequate

Gulley’s clean clear of any debris

Extraction units serviced regularly

FIRE SAFETY

Fire risk assessment up to date

Fire extinguishers in correct locations

Fire Safety Notices with clear instructions

Sufficient fire marshal’s

Staff aware of evacuation procedure and assembly points

Fire exit routes clear

STAFF WELFARE

Toilets/changing/washing/eating facilities available

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Area outside kitchen area to change from and store

outdoor clothing

HYGIENE

Hand wash facilities separate from food preparation areas

Soap or bactericide available

Hand drying facilities available

Procedure for hand washing/staff all trained

PEST CONTROL

Doors/window fly screens in place, intact

Electronic fly killers/ service and maintenance

Pest control periodic checks

FOOD SAFETY CHECK RECORDS

Goods received temperature monitoring records

Daily (2 hourly) refrigerator & freezer checks

Chilled and frozen storage temperature records

Monthly thermometer calibration

Cleaning/housekeeping schedule

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Portable electrical equipment, tested recently/good

condition

Inventory of all electrical equipment up to date

Wiring checks up to date

GAS SAFETY

Gas safety cut off valve easily accessible and highlighted

Gas servicing up to date

Any LPG’s on premises (if yes contact health & safety)

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COSHH

All hazardous substances identified and risk assessed

Hazardous substances stored separate and in suitable

storage areas

All staff trained to use hazardous substances and materials

WORK EQUIPMENT

Correct type for purpose, ie.ladders, trolleys, hand tools

Equipment inspected regularly

Storage available for equipment when not in use

SIGNAGE

Suitable adequate health and safety signage

H&S Law poster displayed with up to date information

NOISE

Noise assessment required

MANUAL HANDLING

All manual handling tasks identified and assessed

All staff received manual handling training in last 3 years

Manual handling aids such as trolley available

FIRST AID ARRANGEMENTS

First aid kits and contact numbers for first aiders displayed

First aid kit fully stocked and stock in date

TRAINING

Any staff training needs identified since last inspection

All staff with the ‘Quality in Food Safety Manual’

ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPORTING

Staff aware of reporting procedure

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Copies of accident reports kept

HAZARDOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT

Risk assessment for each piece of equipment

Training records for use of equipment

No modifications – for example, guards removed etc.

Maintenance and inspection schedule/records

Risk assessments and Procedures for young persons

PPE

All PPE in good condition and BS standard issue

Suitable storage for PPE

SUPPLIERS

Use of approved suppliers only

STORAGE

Food all lidded or rodent proofed

No food stored directly on floors

WASTE MANAGEMENT

All bins lidded and lined

All bins emptied as and when required

No waste/refuse stored in kitchen or service areas

Waste removed to skips and not left overnight

Cleaning of bins included on cleaning schedule/rota

No combustible waste/refuse to be stored close to buildings

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