www.tiaontario.ca www.wsps.ca 29
Contact with machinery
Equipment such as slicers, mixers, grinders,
maintenance and electrical tools are an
essential components in the tourism and
hospitality sector. Amusement park rides are
pieces of machinery unique to this sector. If
not used or maintained properly, machinery
and other workplace equipment have the
potential to cause serious injuries or fatalities,
not to mention work stoppages. Ensure
that you provide training on safe use of all
machinery and tools. Proper guarding of
this equipment will prevent serious crushing
injuries, cuts, fractures and amputations.
Workers also need to follow specific lock-
out procedures for equipment so risk of
injury associated with machinery start up is
reduced. Make sure that everyone uses the
following guidelines:
Follow manufacturer instructions
Check that all guards are in place prior to use
Use the right tool; know how to use it safely
Beware of moving parts and pinch points
Don't wear loose clothing or jewelry when
working on or around machinery
Follow lock-out procedures before any
measuring, cleaning or maintenance
Cuts and Bruises
Injuries caused by knives and power tools are
not uncommon in the tourism and hospitality
sector. Ensure that employees follow these
safe work practices:
Knives:
Use the right knife for the job; keep it sharp
Always cut away from yourself
Use a flat surface or a cutting board
Use knives only for their intended purpose
— cutting
Don't clean a knife along the sharp edge
Avoid talking to others when cutting
Store knives securely in racks when not using
Power Tools:
Beware of moving parts
Use the right tool; know how to use it
Use it only as it was intended
exposure to Chemical Hazards
Chemicals are commonly used for cleaning
in the tourism and hospitality sector.
Unfortunately exposure to these hazardous
substances can cause serious harm to
workers. Steps must be taken to control
that exposure. For example, if workers use
industrial cleaners, they need to wear the
proper personal protective equipment.
The area has to be well-ventilated. And
chemicals must be handled and stored
properly. Employees have to be trained to
recognize and use chemicals properly. For
example, if employees are using industrial
cleaners in the workplace, are they wearing
the proper personal protective equipment,
are they ensuring that the area is well-
ventilated. Are chemicals being handled
and stored properly? To prevent irritation,
or even serious injury or disease, workers
must be trained to recognize and work
safely with chemicals.
Step 4: Health & Safety in Action
