Health And Safety In h And c Industry

Question 1

What is a hazard

Answer 1

A hazard is something that could damage someones health or cause an accident that would physically hurt them

Question 2

What is a personal safety risk

Answer 2

A personal safety risk is how likely it is that someone’s health will be damaged or they will be hurt by a hazard.

Question 3

What is a risk assessment

Answer 3

a way of showing how much risk is involved in an activity, a situation or when using an object

Question 4

What is a control measure

Answer 4

an action or object used to reduce the risk of a hazard damaging a person’s health or physically hurting them

Question 5

Two things an employer should do to prevent health hazards and risks in the front of house?

Answer 5

Give training on how to lift and carry heavy objects properly

Provide equipment to assist moving equipment and moving

Question 6

Two things an employee should do to prevent safety risks in the front of house?

Answer 6

Electrical equipment is kept away from water and wet areas

Equipment, e.g. ladders, is provided so employees can get items safely from high shelves, cupboards, etc.

Question 7

Two things an employer should do to prevent security risks in the front of house?

Answer 7

Employ security staff and enable other staff to contact them quickly from any part of the building
• Install closed-circuit television cameras (CCTV)

Question 8

Four things an employer should do to prevent health hazards and risks in the back of house?

Answer 8

•Employees are given and wear protective equipment, e.g. rubber gloves, eye protection and masks, insulated gloves and clothing to work in cold areas

• Employees are trained to store and use chemicals safely and follow COSHH guidelines (see page 50)

• The kitchen is well ventilated and has air conditioning

• Employees always have water to drink when they are working

Question 9

Three things an employer should do to prevent safety risks in the back of house?

Answer 9

All work areas are well lit, free from obstructions, and floors are in good condition

• Equipment, e.g. ladders, provided, so employees can get items safely from high shelves, cupboards, etc.

• All machinery has safety guards fitted

Question 10

Four things an employee should do to prevent safety risks in the back of house?

Answer 10

Wear Personal Protective Equipment and clothing

• Wipe up any spills when they happen

• Remove any food that has fallen on the floor

• Make sure equipment is put away properly and drawers and doors are closed

Question 11

Two things the managers of a business should do to prevent security risks for customers?

Answer 11

All customer pavments are processed in front of the customer

• Customers are provided with secure places to leave their belongings, e.g. a secure cloakroom, a digital sate in hotel bedrooms

Question 12

Two things employees should do to prevent security risks when suppliers deliver goods to the back of house?

Answer 12

Ensure there is security in case of a security breach

Place secuirty cameras which are monitored and maintained 24/7

Question 13

State two main causes of accidents and injuries in the workplace

Answer 13

Slips,trips falls and lifting/handling heavy or awkward objects

Question 14

Identify the government department that enforces health and safety rules in the workplace

Answer 14

HSE health and saftey executive enforces health and safety rules and laws in the workplace

Question 15

List two additional types of accident/injury that could happen to a food handler working in a kitchen

Answer 15

Burning, stabbing

Question 16

For each of the following workers in a large hotel, name one item of PPE that they should use: (1 mark for each]
a) Chef in hotel kitchen
b) Stock controller working in back of house
c) Housekeeper cleaning bedrooms and bathrooms
d) Gardener / grounds maintenance worker.

Answer 16

A) cook’s uniform

B)mask

C)gloves

D) gloves