Why Micro-Learning Works

Smiling woman holding eyeglasses in a casual restaurant setting, representing the engaging and approachable style of REST — Restaurant Employee Safety Training’s micro-learning approach to workplace safety.

And How to Make It Work for You

Restaurant Employee Safety Training (REST) isn’t built on long safety meetings, thick binders of rules, or printouts that end up gathering dust.

Why? Because we know traditional restaurant safety training doesn’t stick.

Instead, REST uses micro-learning—short, sharp bursts of focused training that your team will actually watch… and remember.

The 28-Day Secret

We recommend training every 28 days—not because it’s trendy, but because it works.

Keeps safety top-of-mind
Prevents accidents caused by forgetfulness or corner-cutting
Matches research on the Forgetting Curve (90% of learning is lost in 30 days!)

Why Micro-Learning Matters

You’re not running a corporate classroom—you’re running a busy restaurant.
Your crew needs training that is:

Quick
Clear
Relevant

That’s why every Restaurant Employee Safety Training (REST) video is about 15 minutes long and follows a proven 8-section structure:

Introduction to the hazard
What it is + how it happens
Potential hazards to watch for
The “Why” that makes it real
Step-by-step prevention
What to do if it happens
Key reminders
Music video to reinforce the message

Add a 10-question quiz (which we give you) to check understanding, and you’re done.
Engaging. Effective. OSHA-friendly. Documented.

Bonus Benefit: Easy Distribution

All REST videos and quizzes are delivered online.
Your team can watch from a phone, tablet, or back-office computer—no travel, no scheduling headaches, no interrupting service.
After watching, employees can take the quiz, download their certificate, and send it to you for your records.

Build Your Accident Prevention Program (APP)

Micro-learning with REST doesn’t just teach safety—it helps you create a complete Accident Prevention Program, including:

Common hazards (burns, slips, cuts, chemicals, etc.)
How to prevent them
What to do if something goes wrong
Locations of first aid kits, SDS sheets, and fire extinguishers
How to report safety issues or accidents
A manager safety checklist

Every Restaurant Employee Safety Training (REST) lesson supports these essential policies—making it easier to run a safer, smarter business.

Don’t have access yet?
Ask your insurance provider if they offer REST — Restaurant Employee Safety Training.
If not, send them here:
restaurantemployeesafety.com/partner-program
It’s free for them to join—and it could save your business thousands.

Get all 13 short OSHA-aligned modules, with quizzes, certificates, and lifetime access — AND a full Safety Command Center for just $29 a month per location.

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