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HOSPITALITY SERVICES
Safety Floor
Potential injury–slips and falls:
ALL EMPLOYEES share in the responsibility of
maintaining Hospitality Services as a safe working • Make sure that walking surfaces are uncluttered.
environment. You are expected to perform your • If you drop or spill something, clean it
duties conscientiously and must observe the following up immediately.
precautions and practices at all times: • Place WET FLOOR warning signs to prevent people
1. Wipe up spills as they occur. from slipping.
2. Report any situation which may seem hazardous. Stairs
3. Report any faulty equipment to your immediate
Supervisor. • Use hand rails.
4. Report all fire hazards to your immediate • Keep stairs clear of obstructions.
Supervisor. • Do not store boxes and supplies on stairs.
5. Pick up any items dropped on the floor to avoid
slips and falls. Online Training
6. When lifting heavy objects, bend with your knees, Additional online training expectations include Worker
not your back. Lift with legs and hold the object Health & Safety, AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with
close to your body. Lift objects only chest high. Disabilities), Safe Campus community (Bill 168) and
When the load is heavy, get help and plan ahead WHMIS. The expectation is that all online training is
to avoid sudden shifts in load. Place your feet so completed within one week of receiving your Western
that you do not twist your back while carrying User name and password. Further instructions will be
or lifting a heavy load. Always be sure of your provided.
footing. Ask for help.
7. Use oven mitts to pick up hot items. Full steam
table pans should be carried end to end, across
the body, NOT side by side, to avoid spillage and
possible burns.
8. Never run in a kitchen.
9. Handle knives with care. Always inspect knife The expectation is that
prior to use and be sure the knife is sharp. Refer all online training is
to your training manual for best practices around completed within one week
the safe handling and use of knives. of receiving your Western
10. Work carefully around steam kettles, fryers, User name and password.
ovens and all other pieces of equipment–they can
cause serious injury.
11. Always be aware of any hazardous situations.
12. Report all accidents, no matter how minor, to
your Supervisor.
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