Hygiene, Welfare and Comfort

Hazard

• • Hygiene, Welfare and Comfort

Who or what could be harmed?

• • Employees

How could harm occur?

• • Contamination

  • Tiredness

  • Stress

Risk evaluation

• • Hazard C

  • Risk 3

Existing safety measures

• • 20 min rest break for shifts more than 6 hours. However, workers between 16 and 18 are entitled to a 30 min break for shift more than 4.5 hours

  • Hygienic toilet & hand washing facilities provided

  • Food and drink, tap water provided

  • High standards of cleaning throughout

  • Policy of no drugs and alcohol

  • In extreme weather allow staff extra comfort breaks

  • Present qualified First Aider(s): Natasha Whitlam, Diana Umbrasko, Emily Salmonte, Jade Holmes, Liam Khaira

  • Present person responsible for the First Aid Kit: Natasha Whitlam

PPE required

• • None

Relevant documents, records & notes. Relevant section(s) of H&S File

• • Minutes/notes from staff/managements

  • H&S Manual / The Workplace

  • H&S Manual / Accident and Emergency

  • Quarterly H&S Checks / Human Resources, PPE & First Aid section

Recommended new controls to further reduce risk

• • None

Created/refreshed

• • RB 13/02/2020

Next review date

• • 06/02/2026

Reviewed

• • RB CB 03/11/2008

  • CB 01/09/2010

  • CB 01/08/2012

  • CB 29/09/2014

  • NR 11/08/2016

  • RB 17/01/2017

  • NR 16/04/2019

  • RB 13/02/2020

  • RB 20/12/2021

  • LK 22/01/2024

  • RB 06/02/2025