Keeping our house in order | September and October health and safety focus

September and October’s health and safety focus is about ‘keeping our house in order’; making sure our workspaces are tidy and safe.

Slips, trips, and falls can happen easily and happen frequently in our industry. Improper footwear, stairs, and slippery surfaces may all cause slips, trips, and falls.

• Keep walkways and exits clear of things like fat, blood, boxes, trollies, and ice – and if you spill something, clean it up
• Use the correct footwear for the conditions and make sure footwear’s grip is good
• No-slip floor treatments should be used as required to maintain the surface
• Use the handrail when going up or down stairs
• If you’re carrying items on stairs, make multiple trips instead of carrying a bigger load
• Walk on the designated pathways and avoid going into areas you don’t need to