Doc. No 05/0918/97 EN
BGE - Berufsgenossenschaft fόr den Einzelhandel
The Safety Check Food shops covers the following premises:
· reception/storage area
· meat and delicatessen counters
· cheese counters
· beverage counters
· bakery counters
· shop
· meat preparation
· fish counters
· fruit and vegetable counters
· office
The list excludes e.g. kitchens and decorative work areas. Special safety checks are prepared for premises of this kind or they are included in other safety checks.
As an employer you have a duty under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (ArbSchG) to safeguard and improve the safety and health of the people working for you. Consequently you must:
· identify the accident and health risks associated with the work
· assess the risks in terms of hazards to health
· determine which safety and health measures need to be taken
· ensure that those measures are carried out
· if your business employs more than 10 people you must keep records showing that you have identified the accident and health risks and that you monitor the safety and health measures taken (Art. 3, para. 1, Arts. 5 and 6 ArbSchG, see last page).
This brochure will help you!
Our Technical Supervisory Service will be happy to answer your queries on how to carry out the requirements and welcomes your suggestions as to how the Safety Check might be improved. Contact us in one of the following ways:
PO Box 12 08, 53002 Bonn, Tel. (0228) 5406-0,
Fax (0228) 5406-220
28275 Bremen, Tel. (0421) 84958-0, Fax (0421) 84958-299
PO Box 15 02 35, 10664 Berlin, Tel. (030) 8818037,
Fax (030) 8811564
80270 Munich, Tel. (089) 1238649, Fax (089) 12600282
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How should the check be carried out?
· Work through the Safety Check from beginning to end. Its structure is explained on page 2.
· See which of the problems named in Column 1, i.e. fittings and equipment, appliances and activities, apply in your business and put a cross in the box next to them. If necessary, add other equipment, appliances and activities which may present a hazard.
· In Column 2 decide if a risk is present. Put a cross in the appropriate box. Even if you answer yes, read the safety and health measures listed. They may give you ideas for further possible improvements.
· In Column 3 indicate which of the suggested safety and health measures are needed in your business. Give them one of the numbers you have crossed in Column 1. You can use the same number more than once. Specify more precise locations if appropriate. Add to the list of measures if necessary.
Bear in mind that hazards are best eliminated at source. Technical measures are preferable to other, e.g. organizational, measures.
Measures marked with an I are ones in which you should give your employees regular instruction.
· Specify in Column 4 who is responsible for carrying out the measures and when.
Ensure that faults and omissions are remedied once and for all or eliminated immediately, e.g. by allocating responsibilities, drawing up checklists, carrying out regular inspections.
· Where no appropriate safety and health measures are listed, you can get further information from the publications listed in Column 5. Titles and an order form are included at the end of the brochure.
· If there are other problems in your business, give details accordingly under the heading Other.
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· If necessary seek advice from the Berufsgenossenschafts Technical Supervisory Service or an occupational safety expert (safety engineer, safety department) or occupational physician (occupational medical service).
· Check that the measures you have decided on have in fact been carried out. Record this in the box at the bottom of each page.
· Revise the Safety Check
· After accidents or near-accidents at work
· If an occupational illness or an occupational cause of illness is suspected
· When business premises and fittings and equipment are acquired or converted
· When technical equipment is procured or modified (e.g. tools, machinery)
· When new working methods and processes are introduced or old ones modified
· When substances hazardous to health are introduced
· When there are changes to laws and regulations.
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1. This covers possible problems, beginning with falls sustained in traffic routes, and lists fittings and equipment, appliances and activities which may present a hazard |
2. The questions and notes help you to identify accident and health hazards |
3. This column lists possible safety and health measures |
4. Who is responsible for implementing the measure and when? |
5. The Info column lists publications which give further information on safety and health measures |
Problems known from by experience Measures marked with an I are ones in which you
to be a frequent cause of accidents or should give your employees regular instruction.
illnesses are highlighted with a *.
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Possible problems |
Questions and notes |
Safety & health measures |
To be implemented by (date and person responsible) |
Info |
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* Falls on traffic routes
No.
1. Floors ύ 2. Serving aisle (meat, cheese, fish,
bakery)
3. Stairs ύ 4.Step 5. Slope 6. Ramp 7. Unsuitable footwear (poor grip, open
front)
8.
..
9.
.. |
Are traffic routes designed in such a way that people cannot trip,
slip or turn an ankle? Are the following absent? ·
Holes in
floor ·
Floor tiles
missing/uneven ·
Electrical
flexes in traffic routes ·
Thresholds ·
Smooth floor,
no anti-skid strips ·
Lack of
overflow space ·
Dirt, wet
patches ·
Objects
lying around o
yes ύ
no ΰ β |
No. Repair floors Lay suitable anti-skid strips on floor
(meat preparation serving aisle) Allow sufficient overflow space (serving
aisle, meat preparation) Keep traffic routes clear I Stow (leave) flexes where they will not be tripped over Sheath flexes properly Eliminate tripping points Mark tripping points Lay suitable flooring Fit drain holes at floor level Eliminate thresholds Make the approach to thresholds a slope Remove dirt/contamination
immediately I Avoid wetness due to rain/snow e.g. by
roof cover, mats Mop up wetness due to rain/snow I |
H. Mόller, 15.9 H. Meyer, 27.8. H. Meyer, 27.8. |
VBG 1 VBG 125 R 1 M 10 M 11 M44 M86 M 90 |
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Possible problems |
Questions and notes |
Safety & health measures |
To be implemented by (date and person responsible) |
Info |
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* Falls on traffic routes No. 1. Floors 2. Serving aisle (meat, cheese, fish, bakery) 3. Stairs 4.Step 5. Slope 6. Ramp 7. Unsuitable footwear (poor grip, open front) 8.
.. 9.
.. |
Are traffic routes designed in such a way that people cannot trip,
slip or turn an ankle? Are the following absent? ·
Holes in
floor ·
Floor tiles
missing/uneven ·
Electrical
flexes in traffic routes ·
Thresholds ·
Smooth
floor, no anti-skid strips ·
Lack of overflow
space ·
Dirt, wet
patches ·
Objects
lying around o
yes no ΰ β |
No. Repair floors Lay suitable
anti-skid strips on floor (meat preparation serving aisle) Allow sufficient
overflow space (serving aisle, meat preparation) Keep traffic
routes clear I Stow (leave)
flexes where they will not be tripped
over Sheath flexes
properly Eliminate
tripping points Mark tripping
points Lay suitable
flooring Fit drain holes
at floor level Eliminate
thresholds Make the
approach to thresholds a slope Remove
dirt/contamination immediately I Avoid wetness
due to rain/snow e.g. by roof cover, mats Mop up wetness
due to rain/snow
I Remove wetness,
ice (chilled room, freezer room) I Clean up outside
shop hours Use detergents
which do not add to the danger of slipping Repair
steps/stair risers Avoid steps in
traffic routes, e.g. by slopes Mark steps in
traffic routes Wear well
fitting shoes
I In serving aisle
and meat preparation: wear well fitting shoes closed at the front and with
the right depth of tread I
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.. |
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VBG 1 VBG 125 R 1 M 10 M 11 M44 M86 M 90 |
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Possible problems |
Questions and notes |
Safety & health measures |
To be implemented by (date and person responsible) |
Info |
Falling No. 1. Ladder 2. Stepladder 3. Incorrect
ascending aid (chair, bottles crate, etc.) 4.
.. 5.
.. |
Are ascending
aids safe and used for their proper purpose? yes
no ΰ β |
No. Provide enough
ladders and stepladders of the right size Bottles crates, bucket, etc. not to be used
as ascending aids Wear (insist on)
well fitting shoes with flexible soles and flat heels I Fix price
notices in such a way that they can be changed safely (drinks) Position
standing ladders securely I No excessive
leaning to the side Do not climb
across standing ladders Do not use
defective ladders and stepladders until they have been properly repaired Replace
defective ladders and stepladders Instruct staff
that ladders and stepladders must be inspected prior to each use I
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.. |
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VBG 74 M 12 M 48 M 53 |
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1. Ramp 2.
Stairs/landing/staging 3. Loading
platform 4. Intermediate
platform 5. Lifting
platform 6.
.. 7.
.. |
Are measures
in place to prevent falls?
yes no ΰ β |
Fit guard
against falling, e.g. railing Do not fit
railings to ramp sections constantly used for loading/unloading Mark edges of loading
areas in black-yellow Keep traffic
routes clear I Use loading
platform with anti-slip locking mechanism Fit handrail to
stairs Use
handrail I
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VBG 1 VBG 125 M 5 M 11 M 44 M 74 |
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Possible problems |
Questions and notes |
Safety & health measures |
To be implemented by (date and person responsible) |
Info |
Dangerous surfaces
* No. 1.
Knife 2.
Fork 3.
Skewer 4.
Saw blade 5.
Cleaver 6.
.. 7.
.. |
Are
cutting/stabbing injuries avoided?
yes no ΰ β |
No. Provide knife
and cleaver block at workplace Ensure knife and
cleaver block is used
I Store saw blades
safely I Store knives, forks, skewers safely, e.g. in cutting
board side notch I Do not use pointed knives for boning/butchering
I Provide suitable heavy-duty gloves, e.g. with metal
protectors Ensure gloves are worn I Provide right size of anti-stab apron for boning and butchering I |
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VBG 1 R 1 M 16 M 94 |
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* 1.
Cardboard
cutter 2.
Knife 3.
Scissors 4.
.. 5.
.. |
Are suitable tools used for opening packagings?
yes no ΰ β |
Discard
unsuitable/defective tools I Use cardboard cutter
with automatic safety blade I Use foil
cutter I Replace blunt
blades I Use a cutter
wire to cut string I
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.. |
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VBG 1 R 1 M 63 |
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Possible problems |
Questions and notes |
Safety & health measures |
To be implemented by (date and person responsible) |
Info |
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No. 1.
S-hook 2.
Paper spike 3.
Hook 4.
. |
Are ends blunted or rounded?
yes no ΰ β |
No.
Blunt/round off
one end of S-hooks for meat Provide letter
trays/clamps Use Euro-hooks I |
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VBG 1 R 1 |
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5.
Pallet 6.
Castor-mounted
container 7.
Crate 8.
Shopping
trolley 9.
.. |
Is transport
equipment free of damage?
yes no ΰ β |
Discard defective transport equipment
Mark defective
transport equipment
I Repair it Make castors
accessible Fix catwalks
securely .. |
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VBG 1 R 1 M 64 |
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10.
Shelves 11.
Work tops 12.
Tills 13.
.. |
Are cutting
points made safe?
yes no ΰ β |
Remove ridges
Round off edges Fit edge guards .. |
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14.
Glass
insert 15.
Glass panes 16.
Mirrors 17.
Bottles/jars 18.
Glass door 19.
Glass wall 20.
.. |
Are glass
objects free of damage?
yes no ΰ β |
Dispose of separately I
Secure by taping
over until repaired Repair, replace
pane Use safety glass
.. |
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VBG 1 R 1 M 29 |
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21.
Glass door 22.
Glass wall 23.
.. |
Are glass
surfaces in traffic routes easy to see?
yes no ΰ β |
Fix stickers
.. |
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VBG 1 R 1 M 29 |
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24.
Ceilings 25.
Power leads 26.
Decorative
objects 27.
.. |
Are impact
points at head height made safe?
yes no ΰ β |
Cushion impact points
Mark impact
points black-yellow Re-route decorative objects/hang higher |
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VBG 1 VBG 125 R 1 |
Completion
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Possible problems |
Questions and notes |
Safety & health measures |
To be implemented by (date and person responsible) |
Info |
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* Unguarded
moving machine parts No. 1.
Slicer
(meat, cheese, bread, meat preparation) 2.
.. 3.
.. |
Are cutting injuries avoided?
yes no ΰ β |
No. Procure suitable
slicer fitted with ·
fixed top
guard ·
fixed-position
meat/cheese/bread holder ·
locking
between top plate and carriage ·
restart
lock ·
wide
carriage rear side (min. 150 mm) Draw up
operating instructions and ensure staff know
them I Angled cutting
only to be done using the right equipment
I Cleaning only
when machine switched off
I Cleaning aids to
be provided and used
I Replace
excessively worn blade with a new one
I
..
.. |
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VBG 19 M 22 |
Completion
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Possible problems |
Questions and notes |
Safety & health measures |
To be implemented by (date and person responsible) |
Info |
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No. 1.
Mincer 2.
Cutter 3.
Band saw
for bones 4.
.. 5.
.. |
Are injuries avoided?
yes no ΰ β |
No.
Procure only
machines carrying the CE mark Set up machines
in stable position Draw up operating
instructions and ensure staff know them
I Allow sufficient
room at workplace Provide and use
tampers I Use pushers or
sliding base I Do not tie up
pusher Provide and use
screw ejector I Repair defective
locking mechanism Adjust
inadequate brake mechanism Ban wearing of
gloves
.. .. |
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VBG 19 |
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6.
Till 7.
.. 8.
.. |
Are trapping
points avoided?
yes no ΰ β |
Check spring plate properly tensioned
Avoid trapping
point between belt and return roll (adjust belt) I .. .. |
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R 1 M 86 |
Completion
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Possible problems |
Questions and notes |
Safety & health measures |
To be implemented by (date and person responsible) |
Info |
Objects liable to shift
No. 1.
Chopping
block 2.
Cutting
block 3.
.. 4.
.. |
Is working surface level?
yes no ΰ β |
No. Remove chopping
block Remove cutting
block
..
.. |
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VBG 19 |
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5.
Shelf 6.
.. 7.
.. |
Are shelves
stable?
yes no ΰ β |
Anchor shelves to wall/ceiling
Bracket shelves
together Replace or
repair damaged shelving parts Fit bump
guards/deflectors Do not exceed
max. permitted load (drawer/field)
I
..
.. |
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R 1 ZH 1/361 ZH 1/428 |
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8.
(Tensioned)
rubber belt 9.
.. 10.
.. |
Are fabric
belts used?
yes no ΰ β |
Use fabric instead of rubber belts
Use male staff
to release rubber belts I
.. .. |
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M 64 |
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11.
Pallet 12.
Loading
platform 13.
Stack
(cardboard boxes) 14.
Gas
cylinder 15.
.. 16.
.. |
Are
high-sided upright objects secured against tipping over?
yes no ΰ β |
Store items flat I
Tie down
I Push to back of
shelf I
..
.. |
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VBG 1 R 1 |
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17.
Stocks 18.
Merchandise 19.
Decorative
aids 20.
Cardboard
boxes 21.
.. 22.
.. |
Are objects
secured against falling down?
yes no ΰ β |
Stack merchandise in stable position I
Unstack boxes
etc. carefully I
..
.. |
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VBG 1 R 1 |
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Possible problems |
Questions and notes |
Safety & health measures |
To be implemented by (date and person responsible) |
Info |
|
Transport equipment,
moving of work aids No. 1.
Delivery
vehicles 2.
.. 3.
.. |
Does a workmate direct reversing vehicle or are warning devices fitted?
yes no ΰ β |
No. Use workmate to
direct
..
.. |
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VBG 12 |
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4.
Floor
conveyor 5.
Castor-mounted
containers 6.
Shopping
trolley 7.
.. 8.
.. |
Is transport
equipment loaded in such a way as to leave a clear view of traffic routes?
yes no ΰ β |
Load no higher than eye level I
Unstack boxes
etc. carefully I Use 2
people I
.. .. |
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VBG 36 R 1 M 64 |
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Are staff
suitable for driving floor conveyors?
yes no ΰ β |
Check physical and character aptitude
.. .. |
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Are staff
careful when operating transport equipment?
yes no ΰ β Tip: Suitable and well-fitting safety shoes Are recommended |
For operation of floor conveyors, training and specific
responsibility to be given I
No improper use
of floor conveyors (e.g. skating,
riding on fork) I Wear sturdy
footwear I
..
.. |
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VBG 1 VBG 36 M 90 |
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Is transport
equipment free of defects?
yes no ΰ β |
Instruct staff to do a visual inspection in future
before starting work I
Have equipment
serviced regularly Have equipment
checked regularly Stop using
defective transport equipment Repair transport
equipment .. |
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VBG 1 VBG 36 |
Completion
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Possible problems |
Questions and notes |
Safety & health measures |
To be implemented by (date and person responsible) |
Info |
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Contact with hot media
(burns, scalds) No. 1.
Hot
water/steam 2.
Hot fat 3.
Ovens, oven
trays 4.
Microwave 5.
Grill 6.
.. 7.
.. |
Are burns/scalds avoided?
yes no ΰ β |
Provide and use
gloves and/or oven cloths
I Provide and use
suitable containers (heat Resistance,
size) I Only move hot fat after it has cooled I
..
.. |
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VBG 1 |
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Possible problems |
Questions and notes |
Safety & health measures |
To be implemented by (date and person responsible) |
Info |
Fire hazard No. 1.
Electrical appliances/fittings
(lights, heaters etc.) 2. Storage of materials which burn/ignite easily (paper, textiles, packaging materials etc.) 3.
Smouldering
cigarettes 4.
Hot fat
fires (fryer etc.) 5.
.
.. |
Are fire
prevention measures in place?
yes no ΰ β |
No. Switch off
electrical appliances/fittings when not needed for a longer period of time (coffee maker
etc.) I Keep adequate
distance between heat-generating appliances/fittings and flammable materials Do not plug
multi-gang trailing sockets into one another No smoking rule
(except in e.g. leisure areas) Empty ash only
into fire-resistant or self-extinguishing ashtrays I ..
.. |
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VBG 1 R 1 M 1 M 18 M 30 M 35 |
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Are
fire-fighting and rescue measures in place?
yes no ΰ β |
Provide
sufficient number of fire extinguishers Provide fire
extinguishing blanket Have
extinguishers checked (every 2 yrs) Instruct staff
in use of extinguishers I Mark escape
routes and emergency exits Keep escape
routes and emergency exits clear
I Ensure emergency
exit doors are not locked on the inside
..
.. |
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VBG 1 VBG 125 R 1 M 67 M 83 |
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Possible problems |
Questions and notes |
Safety & health measures |
To be implemented by (date and person responsible) |
Info |
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Emergency procedures No. 1.
Fire 2.
Bomb scare 3.
Power cut 4.
Accidents 5.
Raid on
shop 6.
..
.. |
Have staff been
briefed on what to do in an emergency?
yes no ΰ β
|
No.
Complete and
display fire notice Provide
first-aid training to staff members Ensure staff
know emergency telephone numbers Provide first
aid kit and ensure staff know where it is
kept I Draw up/update
emergency plan and ensure staff know it
I Draw up/update
evacuation plan and ensure staff know it
I Draw up fire
regulations and ensure staff know them
I Draw up rules
for how to behave in a robbery and ensure staff know them
I Brief staff on
how to deal with accidents at work
I
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ArbStδttV VBG 1 VBG 109 R 1 R 3 M 81 A 1 |
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Possible problems |
Questions and notes |
Safety & health measures |
To be implemented by (date and person responsible) |
Info |
Handling money |
Are sales
exclusively cash-free?
yes no ΰ β Are measures in place to discourage raids on the shop?
yes no ΰ β NB: peoples lives and health are more important
than property |
Clear cash from the premises regularly
Keep cash in
safe/delayed opening container Set up machinery
for cash-free sales Use security firm
for transporting money Use 2 people to
move money Install alarm
system Do not openly
count and put away cash
I Draw attention
to security measures Draw up rules
for handling cash and ensure staff know them I Draw up rules on
how staff should act in the event of a raid
and ensure staff know them
I
..
..
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R 1 R 3 M 3 A 8 V 9 |
Shoplifting
|
Are measures in place to discourage shoplifting? yes no
ΰ β NB: peoples lives and health
are more important than property
|
Design sales area in such a way as to afford clear
views of it
Install
surveillance equipment, e.g. mirrors, camera Attach safety
tags to goods Draw attention to
security measures/ equipment Use security
service/detectives Draw up rules on
how staff should deal with shoplifting and ensure staff know them I
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R 3 M 3 |
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Possible problems |
Questions and notes |
Safety & health measures |
To be implemented by (date and person responsible) |
Info |
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Products containing hazardous substances No. 1.
Detergents,
grill cleaners 2.
Limescale
removers 3.
Spray 4.
Spirit 5.
Paints/varnishes 6.
Adhesives 7.
Pesticides 8.
.. 9.
.. |
Is the handling
of products containing or liberating hazardous substances avoided? Handling means: Transporting,
storing, selling, using, disposing of them etc.
yes no ΰ β |
No. Identify products Substitute
non-hazardous products Substitute less
hazardous products Procure safety
data sheets from manufacturer/supplier Ban storage in
food and drink containers Provide suitable
and right sizes of personal protection (rubber gloves, goggles) Ensure that
personal protection is worn Draw up rules
and acquaint staff with them
I Get staff to confirm in writing that they have received instruction and understood it
.. .. |
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GeStoffV VBG 1 R 1 M 1 M 2 A 39 |
NB: Damage may be caused in particular by
absorption through the skin, respiratory passages, eyes and stomach
The labels of
products which contain hazardous substances will typically show the following
symbols:
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toxic hazardous
to health corrosive irritant flammable
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Possible problems |
Questions and notes |
Safety & health measures |
To be implemented by (date and person responsible) |
Info |
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Touching defective electrical appliances No. 1.
Socket 2.
Light
switch 3.
Leads 4.
Lights 5.
Electrical
tools (drill etc.) 6.
Electrical
appliances (cash register, computer, coffee maker etc.) 7.
Fuse boxes 8.
.. 9.
.. |
Are plugs, switches, sockets, leads and casings free of damage?
yes no ΰ β |
No.
Do not use defective appliances until they have been properly repaired I Do not use defective tools until they
have been repaired I Install
damp-proof plant Install on/off
selector switch (meat preparation) Secure light
switches/sockets until they have been properly repaired (e.g. tape
over.) I Have defects
repaired by skilled electrician Fit protective
hood Make good
missing sheathings in fuse box Remove leads
taken through doors/windows
I Repair leads
subjected to excessive drag Keep decorative aids
and other objects away from leads and lights I
.. .. |
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VBG 4 M 36 |
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Possible problems |
Questions and notes |
Safety & health measures |
To be implemented by (date and person responsible) |
Info |
Room temperature and humidity No. 1.
Draughts 2.
Air too dry 3.
Big swings
in temperature 4.
Inadequate
ventilation 5.
Too cold 6.
Too hot 7.
Chilled
room 8.
Freezer
room 9.
.. 10.
.. |
Are the indoor
conditions comfortable (temperature, humidity, heat radiation, airflow)?
yes no ΰ β |
No. Check
heating/air-conditioning Prevent draughts
by positioning of fittings (furniture, shelving, partitions etc.) Provide door
curtain Provide wind
break curtain Increase
humidity (use humidifier) Open windows
briefly I Wear suitable
work clothing I Provide suitable
thermal clothing (e.g. gloves, coats,
head coverings) Ensure thermal
clothing is used I
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.. |
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ArbStδttV R 1 |
Lighting1.
Not enough
light 2.
Dazzle 3.
.. 4.
.. |
Is there (enough) light in traffic routes and at workplaces?
yes no ΰ β |
Have lighting
installed where it is absent but needed Adjust
brightness to the type of work being done Install lighting
which is flicker-free Install light
switches where they are readily accessible Install
motion-actuated lighting Install luminous
light switches Clean lampshades Fit blinds
..
.. |
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ArbStδttV ZH 1/190 R 1 |
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Possible problems |
Questions and notes |
Safety & health measures |
To be implemented by (date and person responsible) |
Info |
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Arduous physical work/forced posture No. 1.
Lifting and
carrying of loads 2.
Carrying
loads upstairs 3.
Working in
a stooped posture 4.
Working in
a twisted posture 5.
Working at service
counters (meat, cheese, fish) 6.
.. 7.
.. |
Are measures in place to prevent injury caused by physical strain?
yes no ΰ β |
No. Determine
physical aptitude Order items in
smaller/lighter-weight packagings Provide means of
transport Provide lifting
aids Use 2 people to
move heavy and/or awkward
objects I Break down
bundled items before moving them
I Store heavy
objects at the lowest possible level
I Sell heavy items
direct from the pallet Vary the types
of work performed Teach staff
correct lifting techniques I Give
back-strengthening training Involve
occupational physician
.. |
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LasthandhabV M 103 |
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One-sided physical work 1.
Till with conveyor belt 2.
Pricing 3.
.. 4.
.. |
Are measures in place to prevent injury caused by one-sided physical strain?
yes no ΰ β |
Provide suitable
till Vary the types
of work performed Use in ergonomically
correct manner (heed operating instructions) I Ensure scanner
window is clean Adjust seat to
correct height I
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Effects on skin 1.
Wear gloves (e.g. rubber, latex, vinyl) 2.
.. 3.
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Is the wearing
of gloves avoided for long periods of time?
yes no ΰ β |
Change working
procedure to make gloves unnecessary Draw up skin
protection plan Provide skin protection
products Use skin
protection products I Involve
occupational physician
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Possible problems |
Questions and notes |
Safety & health measures |
To be implemented by (date
and person responsible) |
Info |
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Stress1.
Pressure of
time 2.
Sales
targets 3.
Irregular
deliveries 4.
Working
alone 5.
.. 6.
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Is work known about
far enough ahead and plannable?
yes no ΰ β |
Divide work up
better Match deliveries
to storage capacity Have right
numbers of staff assigned to sales and movement of goods respectively Introduce stock
management system Give staff enough
advance warning of things Ensure that
staff are not left to cope alone
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* Insufficient
risk awareness No. 1.
Ignorance 2.
Lack of
motivation 3.
Lack of
care when working with others 4.
Lack of
coordination with outside firms 5.
Lack of
willingness to cooperate 6.
.. 7.
.. |
Are measures to ensure correct behaviour/safety seen by staff as a matter of course? yes no
ΰ β |
No. Motivate staff Give instruction Talk to staff individually Require senior staff to uphold measures to ensure
correct behaviour/safety set an example Designate a member of staff to coordinate work with
outside firms Encourage staff to remedy shortcomings Immediately I Encourage staff to report shortcomings immediately I
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Questions and notes |
Safety & health measures |
To be implemented by (date and person responsible) |
Info |
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Inadequate inspections
1.
Recurrent
shortcomings, e.g. emergency exits obstructed, defective power sockets 2.
Fittings which
must be inspected by law, e.g. electrical plant and appliances, automatic
doors and gates, lifts 3.
Personal
protection, e.g. gloves, shoes, etc. 4.
.. 5.
.. |
Are items inspected regularly and are identified shortcomings remedied immediately?
yes no ΰ β |
Draw up
inspection checklists Determine
intervals between inspections Conduct
inspections (have them conducted) Ensure that
identified shortcomings are remedied
..
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VBG 1 VBG 4 B 6 A 234 |
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Instruction |
Are staff given instruction before they begin work?
yes no ΰ β |
No. Give instruction Keep records Check efficacy
of instruction
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VBG 1 R 1 B 36 A 238 |
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Are staff
given instruction on a regular basis?
yes no
ΰ β |
Give instruction
Draw up schedule
of instruction; identify persons receiving it, content and intervals at which
given Keep records Check efficacy
of instruction
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Possible problems |
Questions and notes |
Safety & health measures |
To be implemented by (date and person responsible) |
Info |
Other
No. 1.
.. 2.
.. 3.
.. 4.
.. 5.
.. |
.
yes no ΰ β |
No. ..
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Information material for food shops
VBG 1 General regulations
VBG 4 Electrical systems and
equipment
VBG 5 Power-operated equipment
VBG 19 Butchering machines
VBG 36 Floor conveyors
VBG 74 Ladders and stepladders
VBG 109 First aid
VBG 125 Workplace marking for the protection of safety
and health
R 1 Rules on safety and
health protection at work in shop premises (ZH 1/225)
R 3 Rules on safety and
health protection in the handling of money in shops (ZH 1/242)
B 0 The Berufsgenossenschafts catalogue of
media for the retail trade
B 1 State provisions on
occupational safety and health
B 6 Retail trade fittings which
are subject by law to inspection
B 10 How to improve safety at
work
B 19 Safety tips a guide to
safe working
B 36 Instruction in safety at
work a guide to effective teaching
A 1 Notice indicating
membership of the Berufsgenossenschaft
and giving advice on first aid
A 8 Safe handling of money
hints to senior staff on how to teach it
A 39 House rules on the
handling of hazardous substances
A 110 Safety Check, Shop
Premises general
A 111 Safety Check, Food Shops
A 112 Safety Check, Filling
Stations
A 113 Safety Check, Florists
A 114 Safety Check, (Motor) Cycle Shops and Repair Workshops
A 234 Spiral-bound book
Inspection checklists for safety at work
A 238 Reference notes for
in-house instruction
M 1 Flammable liquids
M 2 Hazardous substances
M 3 Handling the daily
deliveries
M 5 Work on loading ramps
M 10 Floors in work premises
and areas liable to be slippery
M 11 In-house traffic routes
M 12 Standing ladders
M 16 Meat processing tools
M 18 Fire safety
M 22 Food cutting machines
M 29 Glass doors, glass walls
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M 30 Fire safety and the use
of lights
M 35 Fire extinguishers
M 36 Electrical systems and
equipment
M 44 Safety on stairs
M 48 Stepladders
M 53 Leaning ladders
M 63 Cardboard cutters
M 64 Use of castor-mounted
containers
M 67 Fastenings for emergency
exit doors
M 74 Loading platforms
M 81 Training first aiders
M 83 Safety signs
M 85 Coordinating the work of
different firms
M 86 Shop tills
M 90 Safe shoes in the retail
trade
M 94 Personal protection for
butchers
M 100 Skin protection
M 101 Correct sitting posture
M 102 Working with VDUs
M 103 Lifting and carrying
M 105 Fitness breaks at work
V 9 A raid on the shop
prevention is the best safeguard
ZH 1/190 Safety rules for artificial
lighting at workplaces
GefStoffV Hazardous Substances Order (ZH
1/220)
ZH 1/311 First aid advice for accidents
ZH 1/361 Guidelines for shelf-stacking
appliances and systems
ZH 1/428 Guidelines on storage facilities
and equipment
ArbStδttV Workplaces Order and Workplace
Guidelines (ASR) ( - contained in B 1)
LasthandhabV Handling of Loads Order (- contained in B
1)
TRGS 531 Skin Hazards from Work in a Damp
Environment
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Excerpt
from the Occupational Health and Safety Act (ArbSchG)
(1) The employer shall take the safety and
health measures made necessary by factors affecting the safety and health of
employees at work. He shall check that these measures are efficacious and shall
if necessary adapt them to changing circumstances. His aim thereby shall be to improve the safety and health
protection afforded to his employees.
(2) In planning and implementing measures under
paragraph 1 the employer shall, taking due account of the nature of the work
done and the number of employees,
1.
organize the
work properly and provide the requisite means and equipment
2.
take steps to
ensure that account is taken of the measures in all activities as appropriate,
that they form an integral part of the businesss management structures and
that employees are able to discharge their part of the responsibility for
safety.
(1) The employer may not pass on to employees
the cost of measures under this Act.
Art. 5
(1) The employer must, in an assessment of the
hazards which employees may encounter in the course of their work, identify the
safety and health measures which need to be taken.
(2) The
employer must make an assessment for each different type of activity. Where
working conditions are similar it is sufficient to assess just one workplace or
activity.
(3) A hazard may arise in particular from
1.
the design
and fittings of premises and workplace
2.
physical,
chemical and biological effects
3.
the design,
choice and use of work aids, particularly substances, machinery, appliances and
plant and the way in which these are handled
4.
the design of
work and manufacturing processes, working methods and hours and the
interactions between these
5.
insufficient
employee skills and instruction.
(1)
The employer
must keep the required records, according to the type of activity and number of
employees, which show the result of the hazard assessment, the occupational safety
and health measures he has taken and the result of checking those measures.
Where hazard situations are similar it is sufficient for the records to contain
summarized data. Unless otherwise stipulated in other legal texts, paragraph 1
shall not apply to employers with ten employees or fewer; where particular hazard situations obtain,
the competent authority may order that records be kept. When determining the
number of employees under sentence 3, part-time employees regularly working not
more than 10 hours a week shall count as 0.25, those working not more than 20
hours shall count as 0.5 and those working not more than 30 hours shall count
as 0.75.
(2) The employer must record accidents on his premises in which an employee dies or is so badly injured that he dies or is fully or partially unfit for work for longer than three days.
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