Health and Safety
Executive / Commission
Catering &
Hospitality
Slips and trips remain the single most common cause of major injury in UK workplaces . In 2006/07 the hospitality industry had 558 major accidents caused by slips and trips. The occupations most affected were kitchen assistants, chefs, and waiting staff. The ‘Stop Slips in kitchens’ website provides information for those those managing or working in kitchens. It contains free information to download in guidance leaflets, posters, and case studies. There is also information on choosing appropriate flooring and anti slips footwear.