SAFETY CHECKLIST - Hospitality Area

Evacuation routes are prominently displayed?

External exit doors can be opened from the inside without a key?

Emergency and Lockdown instructions displayed

Doorways, walkways and evacuation exits are kept clear and at least 600mm wide?

EXIT signs are in the "Running Man" format?

Fire Extinguishers/Fire Hoses are easily accessible in an emergency

Fire Equipment has been tested within the last 6 months

An adequate number of Fire Blankets are available, properly installed with appropriate signage.

Area is clean and tidy.

There is sufficient space for each person to work safely.

Floor spaces are maintained in a safe condition and are they suitable for the type of activities being conducted.

Walls and ceilings are in safe and good condition.

Doors, windows, locks and latches are in good condition and in working order.

There is adequate ventilation.

The lighting is adequate to work safely in.

Temperature is at a comfortable level

Safe operating procedures are displayed for all potentially high risk equipment.

Appropriate personal protective equipment is available and in good condition eg aprons, gloves etc

All cutting devices or sharp knives are stored safely

Potentially hot surfaces have adequate warning signs

Non slip mats are in place where there are likely to be frequent liquid spills

Washing facilities are available with adequate signage reminding students to wash hands

Knives and cutting boards are colour coded to avoid cross contamination

Personal hygiene rules and reminders are evident

Food hygiene standards are readily available

Clean aprons are available and used

Is there a thermometer alarm set up in the freezer?

Are temperature records regularly kept and visible?

Are freezers and fridges cleaned and defrosted regularly?

Flammable material is stored in a safe manner.

Free standing shelves/cupboards are secured to a wall to ensure stability.

Storage methods are used that will eliminate or minimise accidents (heavy objects stored between mid-thigh and shoulder height).

Current (within 5 years) material safety data sheets are readily available for hazardous substances.

Hazardous substances are stored and labelled appropriately.

There are NO unmarked spray bottles?

Electrical equipment has been tested and tagged within past 12 months.

Power boards are not overloaded and no use of double adaptors.

All areas have Residual Current Device protection.

No signs of vermin have been identified.

All shelves and work areas are kept clean to avoid attracting vermin

Sink areas are clean and in good working order (I.e. No leaks) where required.

No major noise hazards evident.

A First Aid kit is available and adequately stocked

Signage to the first aid kit is visible from all areas of the room

Hospitality Area meets required standard