Health and safety in catering: Key risk areas. Health and safety in the catering industry. Relevant Legislation This HSE information sheet brings together the main health and safety laws that apply to catering as at January 2006: Much health and safety legislation will not apply to caterers because of the limited nature of catering risks.
This information sheet identifies the key things that apply so caterers can focus on these items specifically. Health and safety in catering and hospitality. Pest Control Services, Food Hygiene Legislation, Food Safety Act, Pest Control Legislation. The above regulations state that "The walls, floors, doors, windows, ceiling, woodwork and all other parts of the structure of every food room shall be kept clean and shall be kept in such good order, repair and condition as to prevent, so far as reasonably practicable the entry of birds, and any risk of infestation by rats, mice, insects or other pests".
Section 21 provides the defence of "due diligence" in any proceedings for an offence if the person charged is able to prove that all reasonable precautions were taken and due diligence exercised to avoid the offence being committed. Actions taken to prevent or control pests by engaging the services of local authority or commercial pest control services may be put forward as part of a due diligence defence. It is recommended that any establishment that stores, prepares, holds, cooks or serves food for human consumption, including packaged confectionery, engage the services of a pest control company. General food law.