Many of the chemicals that are used within the mobile vehicle such as oven cleaners and degreasers are potentially harmful if not used properly.
Most proprietary cleaners provide information on safe use on the label but if in doubt you should obtain hazard data sheets on the various chemicals that you use from your suppliers. These will detail the safety precautions to follow, what protective equipment to wear etc.
You must then ensure that any person who uses these chemicals is instructed in their use and that the appropriate personal protection equipment is provided and used. Please note certain types of accident are notifiable and must be reported to the local environmental services department.
Please note certain types of accident are notifiable and must be reported to the local environmental services department.
Examples of notifiable accidents include:
More information can be found on reporting injuries in the booklet entitled RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995) which is available from Norwich City Council's food and safety team on 01603 212747.
A suitably stocked first aid kit must be carried on the vehicle at all times. The contents should be examined frequently and the container should be identified by a white cross on a green background. A list of contents can be found in Appendix A.
In addition it is recommended an accident book is carried and details of any accident recorded. The details recorded should include the person's name, address, nature of the injury and any treatment given.
Given the nature of how mobile vehicles operate it is very likely that you or a member of your staff may be on their own well away from any means of communication. This means that should an emergency occur such as a fire, they will be unable to summon help.
You should therefore ensure that some means of communication such as mobile telephone is available to raise the alarm if necessary.
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