Princess Arianna R.

Llagas September 16, 2020

BSTM – 3
30065 Risk Management as applied to Safety, Security and Sanitation

Assignment No.1

1. Define Occupational Safety Hazards and identify the different hazards in the workplace

A Hazard is a potential source of harm or adverse health effect on a person or persons

experienced in the workplace. An occupational hazard is a disease which we get due to our
occupation. An example is the sorters disease .People working in the sorters department.
Mostly mental stress and the physical risks are encountered while working with industries.
Physical risks may involve any disease or injury whereas, mental stress can be due to work
pressure. It is the responsibility of company to take proper care of its employees & their health.
Some examples of the occupational hazards are: Excessive noise and heat are commonly
found problems in industries, which can affect the hearing of workers.

2. What are the different personal habits of the Food service workers?

All food service employees must follow the standard operating procedures and all food handlers
must have a high standard of personal cleanliness. It is important that food workers must
practice personal hygiene to reduce risk of food illnesses and ensure clothing is clean.
Protective clothing helps to protect the food from any bacteria you are carrying on your hands
and your clothes, as well as from any loose hairs or bits of skin. An employee who has been
exposed to an infectious disease should consult a doctor before returning to work. Washing
your hands also means more make sure you use hot water and a decent amount of soap and
thoroughly rub all parts of your hands, fingers and nails.
3. What are the Management and Supervisor responsibilities?

Supervisors assume several roles in the workplace. They are essential in managing a team’s efficiency
and building a positive team environment, but the specifics of these tasks can vary based on the
company. Supervisor responsibilities must have setting goals for performance and deadlines in
ways that comply with company’s plans and vision. Organizing workflow and ensuring that
employees understand their duties or delegated tasks. Monitoring employee productivity and
providing constructive feedback and coaching.
Successful supervisors have excellent organizational and communication skills. These skills help them
transfer information from upper management to employees and communicate their teams’
performance or needs to high-level managers. In most cases, supervisors are experts in their field and
can efficiently manage daily operations as a result.