An Effective Restaurant Safety System Can Save You Big
Running a restaurant is a juggling act—menus, schedules, staff, service. But if you drop the ball on safety? That’s when it can really cost you.
Workplace injuries don’t just hurt your team—they hurt your bottom line. From downtime and morale dips to skyrocketing workers’ comp premiums and potential OSHA fines, it adds up fast.
Let’s take a look at how a simple, ongoing restaurant safety program can help protect your team, reduce risk, and even save you money.
Why Safety Really Matters
According to Pie Insurance, for every dollar spent on a workers' compensation claim, another five are spent behind the scenes—on lost productivity, shift coverage, repairs, and more.
Even more alarming: over three million restaurant employees suffer slip-and-fall accidents each year. These alone cost restaurants more than $2 billion annually.
The good news? You can cut those risks dramatically with proactive training that sticks.
The Hidden Hazards in Your Kitchen
Every restaurant comes with risk—hot kitchens, sharp tools, fast movement. Common hazards include:
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Cuts while prepping food
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Slips on wet floors
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Back injuries from heavy lifting
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Burns from stoves, ovens, or fryers
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Chemical exposure from cleaning products
They’re everyday issues—but with the right training, they don’t have to be everyday injuries.
Safety Strategies That Work
Food Handling
Handwashing, surface sanitizing, and glove use aren’t just health-code rules—they’re the front line of food safety.
Floor Safety
Clean, dry floors and proper drainage near sinks or bars reduce the risk of slips. Rubber mats or raised platforms go the extra mile.
Staff Training
Safety training that’s easy to follow (and easy to remember!) can make the difference between “Oops” and “All good.” That’s where REST comes in.
Why Our Employee Safety Training System Works
We built the REST (Restaurant Employee Safety Training) system to take the stress off your shoulders and put effective training into action—fast.
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Short, mobile-friendly videos (watch before a shift!)
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Instant quizzes and printable certificates
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Monthly updates to reinforce safety habits
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Email reminders so your team never forgets
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Fun, visual content that actually sticks
And yes—it’s affordable. Safety training shouldn’t break the bank. It should break bad habits.
Final Thoughts
A smart safety system saves money, time, and stress. It builds trust with your employees and protects what matters most—your people and your business.
You’ve got enough on your plate. Let us handle the safety side.
Ready to make safety simple?
Try REST today and see how our engaging, effective, and affordable system can change the game for your team.
Train Your Whole Team for Less Than the Cost of Lunch.
You don’t need a subscription to protect your people.
Get $260 worth of restaurant safety training — all 13 short OSHA-aligned modules, with quizzes, certificates, and lifetime access — for just $25 per employee.
Want to train your entire team for just $5 each?
Ask your insurance provider about our REST partner discount!
Have Questions About REST? Let’s Talk Safety.
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