Hospitality Industry Occupational Job Dictionary ... - SafeWork SA

BANQUET/FUNCTION STAFF - CASUAL
(Large venues)
HUMAN FACTORS
Reaches: Generally within range, ie, head height to mid thigh height.
Heights: Ground to overhead height.
Controls and displays: Handles for trolleys.
Force exertion/lift: 35-40kg force for pushing trolley up ramps. 10kg lift of drink/food.
Endurance required: Constant stand/walk.
Static muscle loading: Mild to moderate for thoraco-lumbar region, as variety of dynamic postures acquired.
Work/rest patterns: Thirty minutes break following five hours work. Toilet breaks, as required. Usually
employed on a casual basis.
Frequency of handling: Constant for serving drinks/food, for functions. Also varied depending on work load.
Grasping requirement: Palmar for plates, cylindrical for trolley push.
Size of article: Dinner plate size, glasses, lifting of chairs, etc.
Tools: Bottle openers, waiter’s friend
Protective clothing: Non-slip and closed-toed shoes, uniform.
In smaller venues these tasks may be completed by food and beverage attendants, bar/club managers,
waiting staff.
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