A fire can devastate your business, leading to lost revenues and even permanent closure. But there are steps you can take to prevent fires and minimize the damage.
There are approximately 8,160 structure fires at eating and drinking establishments each year. More than 50% of these fires were caused by cooking equipment.
Accidental fires are preventable. There are a number of best practices that can be implemented to prevent injury and property loss.
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People get sick when they eat food that is contaminated. People can get sick if germs, viruses, pesticides, or cleaning products get into food or drinks they consume.
Effective handwashing prevents the spread of harmful bacteria and only requires a few simple steps.
Only through properly training employees and following OSHA’s fire safety standards can a restaurant owner protect employees and customers from danger.
Never shrug off a near miss because that is the opportunity for corrective action before a serious injury occurs.
Common fire protection systems in restaurants with recommended maintenance schedules.
There are several steps restaurant employees and managers can take to reduce the risks involved when working with hazardous chemicals.