Food Services Safety2023-04-12T12:15:08-07:00

FOOD SERVICES SAFETY




















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In 2018, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that there were more than 10,300 workplace injuries and illnesses among fast food workers that resulted in missed workdays or job transfers.
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducted a study in 2013 and found that fast food workers are 2.5 times more likely to experience work-related injuries than other retail workers.
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A 2019 survey by the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health found that 79% of fast food workers reported experiencing at least one form of violence in the workplace, including verbal abuse, physical assault, and sexual harassment.
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited fast food restaurants for more than 1,100 safety violations in 2019, with the most common violations being related to slips, trips, and falls, hazard communication, and fire safety.

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Young Worker Safety in Restaurants eTool

Restaurants and other eating and drinking businesses employ 11.6 million people in the United States. Nearly 30% of these employees are under 20 years of age. Many young workers' first work experience is in the restaurant industry. OSHA is providing this eTool to help young workers in the restaurant industry be safe and healthy on the job.

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