We believe that all work must be carried out in a safe and proper manner. To that end we seek to provide safe working methods, healthy working conditions, competent and knowledgeable employees and where we are responsible, well maintained plant and equipment.

The main aim is to make the control of human, material and financial losses a part of the management process so that personal injury, work-related illness, property damage, and unplanned interruptions are prevented or minimised.

All levels of management and supervision are directly responsible for the health and safety of employees under their control and others in workplaces under their control.

All employees are informed of risks to their health and safety arising from their work or workplace and, where necessary, given appropriate information and training.

It is every member of staff’s duty to provide and promote a safe and healthy organisation by observing the law and keeping to rules and regulations.

The Devon Catering & Cleaning Services training team run the Institution of Environmental Health Officer Basic Health and Safety Certificate programme. This is a one-day off-site course, which all Kitchen Managers attend. Deputy Kitchen Managers in large establishments also attend this programme.

The Kitchen Manager trains catering assistants in Health and Safety appropriate to their work activities on site.