WHS in the food delivery industry checklist by WorkSafe Western Australia

The following text was taken from WHS in the food delivery industry checklist by WorkSafe Western Australia:

WorkSafe WA has developed a checklist for businesses and workers engaged in food delivery
services. This checklist is most applicable for food delivery riders using bicycles, e-bikes, motor
scooters and motorcycles and may also be useful for those delivering food in a car.

Elements of the food delivery system as part of the ‘Gig economy’ include:
* Platform – an entity that oversees the technology in the app used to order and deliver food;
* Outlet – the café, restaurant or take-away entity that provide the food that is delivered;
* Food Delivery Rider, (FDR), (rider/motor vehicle operator)
* PCBU – as described in Section 5 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WHS Act).

This checklist highlights safety issues for all elements of the food delivery system, (Platforms, Outlets
and FDRs) as part of the gig economy with respect to compliance with WHS legislative duties and
requirements for a safe work environment, provision of information and methods of hazard control.