This web page is designed as a resource for those currently running or managing in the Hospitality sector. As part of the Councils continued commitment to topic based inspection, and in partnership with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), this page should provide you with a solid foundation in good health and safety practice for your business. The topics listed below have been identified as being significant risk areas for your business and links to relevant information and guidance can be found by following the links. Should you have any queries regarding Health and Safety or would like further information on Topic based inspection programs and upcoming events please contact the Safety and Licensing team.
Events
Slips and Trips
- HSE “Shattered lives” campaign
- Preventing slips and Trips in the workplace
- Preventing slips and trips at work INDG255
- Torbay Councils Slips and Trips presentation – please see related documents
- Preventing slips and trips in the Catering Industry
Legionnaires Disease
- HSE Legionnaires Disease Resource Page
- INDG376 Legionnaires Disease Essential Information for providers of residential accommodation
- East Devon District Council Legionnaires Disease presentation – please see related documents
Dermatitis
- INDG233 Preventing Dermatitis at Work
- Dermatitis in the Catering and Food Industries
Work at Height
- HSE Falls from Height Resource Page
- The Work at Height Regulations a brief guide
- HSE Using Ladders Safely Resource Page
Manual Handling
- INDG143 Getting to grips with Manual Handling
- HSE Musculoskeletal Disorders resource page
- Preventing Back pain to kitchen and food service staff
Migrant Workers
This training is tailored to the entertainment industry and is part of a new approach to Health and Safety enforcement, providing training in key topic areas which are of high risk to your business, to help you develop a positive health and safety culture in your organisation. It will also update you on the changes in the law on noise which comes into force for the entertainment industry in April 2008.
These half day events are for proprietors and managers of entertainment venues. The training will consist of short, fifteen minute lectures or practical sessions in the following subjects, with support material and information leaflets provided:
- Risk Assessment – why and how
- Slips and Trips
- Work at Height
- Duty to Manage Asbestos
- Electrical Safety
- Cellar Safety including Manual Handling and Confined Spaces
- The New Noise Regulations
Events are being held across Devon with a limited number of places, so we can only accept a maximum of two delegates from each business.
| Date | Venue | Session |
| 10 April 2008 | Torquay, English Riviera Centre | a.m. or p.m. |
| 15 May 2008 | Caddsdown Centre, Bideford | a.m. only |
| 28 May 2008 | Carmel Church, Plymouth | a.m. or p.m. |
| 3 June 2008 | Exeter Venue TBC | a.m. only |
For further information please contact the Licensing/Safety Team.
Related Documents
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Slips and Trips
Power point presentation produced by Torbay Council in regards to preventing slips and trips.
Last updated: 14/03/2011, 12:43pm (1 MB) -
East Devon District Council Legionnaires Disease presentation
Powerpoint presentation by East Devon District Council regarding Legionnaires disease management in the hospitality industry.
Last updated: 10/03/2008, 12:37pm (1.6 MB)
Contact Licensing & Public Protection
- Tel: 01803 208025
- Email: licensing@torbay.gov.uk
- Fax: 01803 208854
