Hospitality & Events
Safe Service. Happy Teams. Compliant Operations.
The hospitality industry faces a wide range of WHS challenges, from kitchen burns and slips to manual handling and security incidents. With high staff turnover and diverse working conditions, having clear, accessible safety documentation is critical. SHEQDocX helps hospitality operators create safer workplaces for staff and guests alike.
Key Hazards
Common Risks in Hospitality & Events
Cuts and burns in kitchen and food preparation areas
Slips and falls on wet floors in kitchens and dining areas
Manual handling from lifting kegs, stock and equipment
Exposure to cleaning chemicals and allergens
Fatigue from extended and irregular shift patterns
Violence and aggression from patrons
Noise exposure in live entertainment venues
Compliance
Relevant Laws & Regulations
All SHEQDocX documents are developed in line with the Model WHS Act and applicable Australian legislative frameworks — suitable for use across all states and territories.
- Work Health and Safety Act (Model Act — adopted across NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, ACT, NT, WA, VIC*)
- Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991
- Code of Practice: Preparing Food Safely
- Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals
- Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks
- Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) requirements (state/territory specific)
* Victoria operates under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic), which has equivalent provisions to the Model WHS Act.
Documents
What We Provide
Our library includes a wide range of documents specifically tailored to the hospitality & events sector.
- Kitchen and Food Safety Procedures
- SWMS for Hospitality Operations
- Manual Handling Risk Assessments
- Chemical Safety and SDS Register
- Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention Checklists
- Violence and Aggression Management Plans
- Staff Induction and Training Records
- Emergency Evacuation Plans for Venues
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