Health & Safety Campaign 2025

We all know that safety shoes must be worn, but have you checked the tread on yours? 

Have you cleaned the soles?  Are they still in good condition?

Don’t forget to clean and check them regularly.

Always be aware of your surroundings. Many accidents in the workplace have been caused by tripping and falling over stock, equipment and other hazards.

It’s everyone’s responsibility to make sure the condition of the areas you work in are safe – take action if you spot a hazard and report on AIR3.

When did you last review your Floor Risk Assessment? 

Have there been any changes to the floor since? 

Make sure you note any changes, brief your team, and report any faults in the floor that could result in a slip, trip or fall.

Communication is key – discuss with your team the need to:-

• Be vigilant and watch out, especially in wet and icy weather conditions
• Keep walkways clear
• Clean up spills immediately
• Make sure you can see where you are going
• Hold on to handrails when walking up and down stairs

Think about what the benefits are in carrying out regular safety walks.  Looking for hazards, poor safety behaviours, or PPE requirements, will all help in reducing the risk of accidents happening in your unit. 

A Safety Walk gives you the ideal opportunity not only to look around the unit, but to also speak to the team - are they ok today?  Is there anything they don't feel is safe?  Listen to feedback and act promptly on it to keep you and your team safe. 

Did you know there is a Safety Walk Guide for support when completing your walk?  Take a look to see what to consider during your safety walk and hot to record it.  SCS Effective Safety Walk Guide

Walking past sets the standard! Always act on unsafe behaviours or work areas, don't leave it to someone else to act.  Reinforce our positive safety culture by leading by example and keeping each other safe. 

Cut Gloves are mandatory across all Chartwells sites – have you got yours?

Check around your unit, which pieces of equipment require the need for cut gloves to be worn?

Make sure you and your team know exactly how to wear them to keep your hands safe, and remember they must be worn when there is any risk of a cut injury. 

Blunt knives can be just as dangerous as sharp ones. 

Do you know how to sharpen a knife safely? 

Safety Task Card STCCS11b in your Workplace Safety Management System explains the safe way to do it.

There is a Knife Safety Video available on the HSE Website – please follow this link to watch it and ensure that you look after your hands.  Videos | Compass HSE

All managers must read and sign and the Declaration of Commitment to Hand Protection.  You can download a copy here Chartwells Specific Processes | Compass HSE

Please make sure you train all new colleagues in how to use knives safely and how to prevent cut injuries. 

Don’t forget to sign Training Record Cards and refer to Safety Task Card STCCS11a on Safety with Sharp Knives.

Cuts can also occur from sharp edges of shelves and equipment so remember to report these to your site/area team for repair, making sure you record any issues in the Repair & Maintenance section of your Daily Log Book. 

Also check any glass or crockery, making sure any broken/chipped items are disposed of safely.

Wear PPE and Stay Injury Free!

It may not look good, but would a burnt arm or hand look better? 

There is a variety of PPE available for you to wear to prevent burns and scalds – please wear it, and replace it if it’s worn out.

Warning!  Hot Oil!

Prevent hot oil/liquid splashes from causing burns by covering pans with lids.

Can you remember how long hot oil should be left to cool down before you clean your fryer?  Why not retake the Hot Oil Quiz to refresh your memory.

Chemical Burns are a pain!

Burns are not only caused by hot food/equipment, they can also be caused by chemicals.  Don’t forget to check your COSHH folder and see what PPE you should be wearing when using chemicals, and make sure you use it to avoid causing yourself harm.

Stay current with safety, avoid shocking situations!

You can also sustain burns from faulty electrical equipment.  Is the equipment in your unit safe?  Have portable appliances been PAT tested?  Watch out for burn/scorch marks on plugs and don’t use any equipment with loose wires.  Report faulty items for repair and reduce the risk of injuries from electrical appliances.

• Chartwells 2025 Calendar
• Protection from Burns & Scalds
• Have you got your Cut Gloves 
• Safety Walks - Make it Personal 
• Reducing Slip and Trips
• Reducing Manual Handling Injuries 
• Using Chemicals Safely 
• Do you have the correct PPE?
• Staying Trained for the Job
• Follow the Process
• Hazard Awareness 
• Always EHO Ready 
• The HSE Advent Calendar