This checklist is a tool for enterprises to use when preparing their workplace assessment (WPA). All enterprises with employees are obligated to draw up workplace assessments. The workplace assessment is the enterprise’s own tool for identifying, prioritising and solving working environment problems. The checklist contains a number of yes/no questions. Questions answered with a ‘yes’ pose a working environment problem to be included in an action plan prepared by the enterprise.
Checklist for enterprises to use in their workplace assessment: kitchen
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Checklist for enterprises to use in their workplace assessment: kitchen
Checklist for enterprises to use in their workplace assessment: kitchen
Description
This checklist is a tool for enterprises to use when preparing their workplace assessment (WPA). All enterprises with employees are obligated to draw up workplace assessments. The workplace assessment is the enterprise’s own tool for identifying, prioritising and solving working environment problems. The checklist contains a number of yes/no questions. Questions answered with a ‘yes’ pose a working environment problem to be included in an action plan prepared by the enterprise.
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Language of original language description
English
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Sector / Indrustry covered
ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD SERVICE ACTIVITIES
Hazards
Awkward postures
Forceful movements
Manual handling of loads
Poor work environment, e.g lighting
Poor work organisation
Repetitive movements/work
Static postures - standing
Health effects
MSDs unspecified
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
All (no specific group)
Prevention measures
Elimination of hazards
Improving individual working techniques (e.g manual handling postures)
Simple tips and measures
Worker participation
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Purpose of the material
Risk assessment
Target audience
Employers
Workers
Priority area
Prevention