HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE INDUSTRY

There is an outstanding concern in the food and beverage company industry that they contribute to the food safety in a global scale. This food and beverages companies include a well-known fast food company called KFC (Research and markets, 2014:2).

Health and Safety  

The local environmental health department is in charge of inspections of licensed premises; they carry out investigations concerning the cleanliness of the premises and check if there are any risks in the premises and follow any accidents. Cleanliness of kitchens, storage and temperatures of food and also the kind of products used for cleaning are major concerns to the environmental health officers. Also the absence of risk assessment plan is a crime (Lillicrap and Cousins, 2006: 388). 

The company sectors have come up with a variety strategy which involves how to reuse, reduce and recycle waste such as hazardous materials and recycling oil. Big companies like breweries are producing some drinks which are sugar free such as Pepsi, coke zero and also nestle companies produce products concentrated on nutrition and wellness products Goldstein, A. and Primlani, B. (2010).

Maintaining a safe Environment

According to Lillicrap and Cousins (2012:48) Safety is civil right and failure to provide it is criminal offence and legislation act include understanding the food hygiene regulations and that it is their responsibility to act within the bounds of these regulations. Also to participate on evacuation drills and ensure that fire exists remain clear at all times. The food and beverage sector are to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves, of others and ensure that health and safety regulations are followed.        

REFERENCES

Goldstein, A. and Primlani, B. (2010) Current trends and opportunities in hotel sustainability. Hvs Global: Gurgaon, India (Online). Available at: http://www.hvs.com  (Accessed: 20/03/14).

Lillicrap, D and Cousins, J. (2006) Food and Beverages Services 7th edition. Britain, Hodder and Stoughton

Ocado, B. (2014). Issues trends and challenges facing the food and drink industry. United States of America (Online). Available at: http//www.research and markets/reports, com (Accessed: 20/03/14).  

Lillicrap, D and Cousins, J. (2012) Food and Beverages Services 8th edition. London, Hodder education