health and safety 

Like most work environments kitchens contain risks that need to be identified and mitigated, however the particular risks are unlikely to occur widely in other work areas. Consultant Catering identifies the potential for accidents and help you mitigate those risks reducing your lost time through injury and long term ACC costs. 
We complete  an audit of the food service and staff competences including 

• review of  hazards safe work practices 
  
• review of induction training for safe work 
  
• review the  system to track occupational injuries and illnesses 
  
• audit of  facilities and safety systems

identifying key areas of food service specific concerns 

• sprains, strains, bruises and contusions from slips, trips, and falls
  
• Cuts and lacerations from knives and other tools
  
• Heat burns from hot oil, steam, hot water and hot surfaces
  
• Ergonomic hazards from repetitive motion, bending, lifting, and pushing carts
  
• Occupational stress due to workloads, limited rest breaks, and prolonged standing
  
• Safety of mechanical and electrical equipment effective communication of safety practices
  
• Use of personal protective equipment

Any health and safety  non-compliance  is followed by a risk assessment and isolation or immediate action needed to mitigate the risk.