Occupational health and safety The manual handling risks to work in a Cafe would be:
Carrying boxes
Stacking shelves
Cleaning and cooking equipment
Stretching for pots and pans
Bending and balancing while serving
The ways to control the hazards could be:
Unload deliveries directly to were there needed.
Buy smaller and lighter cartons of stock.
Use smaller pots and pans.
Store heavier items in middle shelves and lighter items up higher.
Train workers in safe lifting methods.
Share lifting tasks.
Use smaller, lighter rubbish bins and move them by trolley.
Place regularly used items and equipment in easy to reach places.
Use smaller trays and baskets for clearing tables.
Carry only a limited number of plates and glasses at any time.
Introduce buffet style service instead of table service.
Fix tables and chairs in permanent positions so they don't have to be stacked, moved or set up daily.If this is not possible, use chair trolleys or light/ collapsible furniture.
Occupational health and safety
The manual handling risks to work in a Cafe would be:
The ways to control the hazards could be: