Top causes of injury
in hospitality and food service:

  1. Slips, trips, and falls
  2. Struck by object
  3. Overexertion/bodily reaction
  4. Exposure to harmful substances or environments
  5. Struck against object

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), workers in the hospitality and food service industry experienced over 75,000 nonfatal injuries requiring days away from work in 2016. Common hazards include overexertion from lifting; sharp knives in kitchens; exposure to cleaning and laundry chemicals; burns from stoves, ovens, and fryers; workplace violence; and slips, trips, and falls.

The most common OSHA violations in food service establishments include hazard communication, personal protective equipment (PPE), electrical safety, portable fire extinguishers, injury and illness recordkeeping, medical services and first aid, bloodborne pathogens, and exit routes.

  • Compliance Requirements
  • Training
  • Time Savers
  • Best Practices
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Bloodborne Pathogens Avoiding Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens  National
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Electrical Safety Electrical Safety Plan  National
Electrical Safety Electrical Safety: Unqualified Person  National
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Exit Routes Exit Routes - Supervisors  National
Fire Extinguishers Fire Extinguishers Safe Use and Handling  National
Fire Extinguishers Fire Extinguishers: Types and Uses (Outline)  National
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Fire Prevention Fire Prevention Plan  National
First Aid First Aid and Medical Services  National
First Aid First Aid Regulatory Compliance Audit Checklist  National
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First Aid First-Aid Incident Report  National
First Aid First-Aid Log  National
First Aid First-Aid Plan for General Industry  National
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Forklifts Forklift & Pedestrian Safety (Outline)  National
Forklifts Forklift & Pedestrian Safety [7-Minute Safety Trainer]  National
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