A sole trader runs a mobile coffee van outside a railway station. During a field observation, an environmental health officer found that the trader was usin...
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A sole trader runs a mobile coffee van outside a railway station. During a field observation, an environmental health officer found that the trader was using an unlabelled cleaning liquid beside cups and food ingredients. The trader says that buying labels and safer storage equipment will increase costs.
(a) Identify one reason why chemicals should be labelled in this business. [1]
(b) Explain one way correct labelling can protect employees and customers. [2]
(c) What is the likely effect on profit if the coffee van is fined for breaking safety legislation? [1]
Answer Details
(a) Chemicals should be labelled so users know what the chemical is, its hazards, or how to use it safely [1].
(b) Correct labelling helps employees avoid mixing or using a chemical incorrectly [1]. This reduces injuries or contamination of food served to customers [1].
(c) If the coffee van is fined for breaking safety legislation, profit decreases [1], because the fine is an additional business cost.
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