Preventing Workplace Injuries
Manual handling injuries can be prevented through proper lifting techniques - positioning feet correctly, bending knees, keeping straight backs, and using leg muscles rather than back muscles. Always ask for help with heavy loads and push rather than pull when possible.
Slips, trips, and falls are common hospitality hazards. Keep walkways clear and dry, use non-slip floor pads, wear appropriate footwear, and clean spills immediately. When using ladders, position them correctly and never lean away from them.
Customer safety requires equal attention. Warn customers about hot plates, maintain good lighting in car parks, clear trip hazards from walkways, and use appropriate warning signs during maintenance work. Remember, injured customers can result in serious legal and financial consequences.
Prevention focus: Most workplace injuries are preventable through proper training, appropriate equipment use, and maintaining awareness of potential hazards in your work environment.