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Health & Safety for Hospitality Small Business - Additional Resources


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The following information has been developed to supplement the Health and Safety for Hospitality Small Business Guide. Additional information will be added periodically. If there is health and safety information you would like to see developed for your hospitality small business, please contact


Personal Protective Equipment

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is equipment or clothing worn by a worker to prevent or minimize exposure to specific hazards. Examples of PPE include respirators, gloves, and head, eye, and foot protection.
Source: WorkSafeBC WCB logo
* PDF (92 KB)
Last updated: January 2002

Sample Safe Work Procedures

These examples of safe work procedures are intended to help you develop safe work procedures for your workplace. Your safe work procedures should address the specific equipment and situations in your workplace.

The sample safe work procedures provided are as follows:
  • Picking Up a Sharp and Placing It in a Sharps Container

  • Picking Up a Needle Using a One-Needle Container

  • Handling Garbage Safely

  • Removing Disposable Gloves

  • Working Alone

  • Preventing Robberies

  • Dealing with a Robbery

  • Locking Out Electrical Equipment

  • Cleaning a Slicer
Source: WorkSafeBC WCB logo
* PDF (633 KB)
Last updated: January 2002

Joint Health and Safety Committees

Workplaces with 20 or more regular employees must have a Joint Health and Safety Committee. This document outlines the role of a Joint Health and Safety Committee.
Source: WorkSafeBC WCB logo
* PDF (113 KB)
Last updated:January 2002

White Spot Health and Safety Information

The attached materials were developed by White Spot Restaurants as part of their health and safety program. Included are checklists and safe work procedures that they use and are working for them.
Source: White Spot Restaurants
*PDF (206 KB) 2002
*PDF (277 KB) 2001


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