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Hospitality and entertainment

In order to understand the workplace health and safety requirements for hospitality and entertainment, and your obligations under the law you must consider and understand relevant legislation and codes of practice.

What law applies
Legislation, employer obligations

About the hospitality and entertainment industry
What hospitality and entertainment industry includes, some major hazards

Risk management
What is risk management? An outline of the risk management process

General hazards
Including manual handling, heat stress, electricity, noise and hazardous substances

Other hazards
Including gas, fire, biological waste, sharps, occupational violence and fatigue

Hospitality, Recreation and Other Services Industry Action Plan
Outlining key health and safety priorities for 2008-10

Last updated 22 July 2008

Guide to preventing slips, trips and falls

Free workplace safety consultations for small business

Avoid burns and scalds

Be aware of hazardous substances in the workplace

For more information contact:

Queensland Government

Workplace health and safety infoline 1300 369 915

Wageline information service
Find out what your award rate is

Non-Queensland Government

Young Workers Advisory Service
A confidential and supportive free service to young workers on work-related matters in Queensland