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Restaurant Worker Safety

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Restaurants can be fast-paced and exciting places to work, but they can also be dangerous. Sharp knives, hot oil and slippery floors are just a few of the potential dangers of the restaurant industry, and workers who are not careful put themselves at risk of serious injury. Exercising some simple precautions, however, can make even the busiest restaurant a safe place to do business.

Knife Safety

Restaurant workers using knives should always cut away from their bodies and keep their fingers away from the blade. Knives should also be kept sharp and stored in a specially designated area--never with other silverware, where unsuspecting hands may go digging around. Knives should never be handed off between people--they should always be put down and picked up when changing hands. Workers should place a damp rag underneath cutting boards to prevent them from slipping.

Balance and Muscle Strain

When carrying trays, restaurant workers should make sure they are evenly balanced and not overloaded--carrying a too-heavy tray can result in muscle strain, sprain or falling. Workers should also use their stronger joints and muscles for supporting weight--for example, they should support the weight of a serving tray with their elbows and shoulders, not their wrists and fingers.

Slipping

All restaurant employees should wear non-slip shoes to avoid sliding or slipping on tiled floors, such as in the kitchen. Spills should be cleaned up immediately, and signs cautioning wet floors should be placed until the area is completely dry.

Burns

To avoid being burned by hot plates, restaurant workers should grip them with dry cloths or towels. Multiple hot plates should be carried on a tray, instead of stacked on the forearm. In the kitchen, hot oil or grease should be allowed to cool before it is moved--it may splash out of the container or be accidentally dropped, causing burns. Workers should take extra care around hot liquids like coffee and equipment like microwaves, fryers and heat lamps.

Awareness

Restaurants may protect their workers and avoid liability by hanging instructional posters where employees can see them. Safety posters may instruct employees on proper lifting technique, first aid procedures and knife handling.



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