OH&S Resources for Restaurant

Injury Prevention Resources for Tourism & Hospitality - Food & Beverage

Here you will find an overview, including video demonstrations, of the key hazards facing restaurant and fast-food workers, and the safe procedures that can prevent accidents; health and safety guidelines for small businesses; downloadable safety posters geared to the restaurant sector; ergonomic tips; advice on installing ventilation systems; a safety guide for students undertaking food-service work placements; a review of effective orientation principles; frequently asked questions about slips, trips and falls; and accident-prevention bulletins on the safe use and cleaning of kitchen equipment.

White Spot Health and Safety Information

These two guides were developed by White Spot Restaurants as part of the company's health and safety program:

Health and Safety Program
Preventing Sprains and Strains

Hazard Alert

Young worker seriously injured while clearing meat grinder.

What's wrong with this photo? (Kitchen Safety)

WorkSafe™ Magazine includes a photo that has been staged to show at least six hazards or dangerous work habits. How many can you spot in this photo?

Health & Safety Portal for Professional Cooks

WorkSafeBC provides videos, publications and other resources to help you with health and safety for apprentices.

Here are six kitchen-focused posters that promote safety in the workplace:

Save your fingers. Use the guards.
Don't defeat the safeguards.
Bend your knees to lift and ask for help.
Clean up spills and keep floors clean. Wear proper footwear.
Get help and use oven mitts.
Cleaners can burn too. Read the label and know the dangers.

Knife Safety (Video)

This 10-minute video provides basic orientation around knife safety in the restaurant and food services industry. It includes an overview of knife safety fundamentals including knife selection and inspection, management of cutting surfaces, knife techniques, safe handling and personal protective equipment.