The Human Factor

Most restaurant owners think of accidents in terms of numbers:
Lost productivity. Higher premiums. Legal exposure.

And yes—those things matter.

But before we talk about dollars or data, we need to talk about what matters more than anything else:

The people.

Behind every accident is a real human being—with a real life and real people who love them.

The Manager Who Didn’t Make It Home

Not long ago, a 32-year-old restaurant manager noticed something odd.

A strange heavy smell was coming from the kitchen (Two common cleaning products had been accidentally mixed—a mistake that happens far too often in busy restaurants.)

But this time, the chemical reaction was deadly.

Toxic fumes spread across the restaurant in seconds.
And that manager? He did exactly what good leaders do.
He stepped in to protect his staff and his guests.

But the fumes overtook him.
He lost his life that night.
Thirteen others were hospitalized.
And his family never saw him again.

That’s the real cost of “just a little cleaning mistake.”

That’s why safety has to be proactive—not reactive.

You’re Not Just Running a Business—You’re Leading a Team

Your employees aren’t just names on the schedule.
They’re:

• Parents

• Students

• Breadwinners

• Sons and daughters

• People with dreams, goals, and people who depend on them

When something goes wrong—when someone gets hurt or worse—it ripples far beyond your restaurant walls.

Insurance may help cover the bills…
But no check can replace a person who didn’t come home.

This Is Why REST Exists

I didn’t build REST to pass an inspection.

I built it because I cared too much to keep hoping nothing would happen.

REST gives restaurant teams the knowledge and training they need to:

• Work smart

• Avoid mistakes

• Watch out for each other

• Get home safe

Because the worst time to start caring about safety…
Is after something goes wrong.

Want to Protect Your Crew?

The REST program includes:

• 13 short OSHA-compliant video trainings

• Matching quizzes and printable certificates

• Lifetime access

• Free annual recertification reminders

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For Insurance Providers

Give your restaurant clients access to all 13 REST modules for just $5 per employee.

• OSHA-compliant content
• Branded coupon codes
• Proven ROI 
• Documented training with lifetime access

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Rose
Founder, Restaurant Employee Safety Training
Helping you protect your crew — and your bottom line.