When diners visit a restaurant, they are more concerned with the food quality and the beverage list than safety. Restaurant workers such as hosts, servers, and bussers share the responsibility to work safely together.

PRINCIPAL HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS FOR RESTAURANTS PERSONNEL

• Exposure to cleaning products and other chemicals.
• Musculoskeletal injuries from standing for long hours, working in awkward positions, or performing repetitive manual tasks.
• Lifting or carrying heavy trays or other objects.
• Risks of burns from dishes, meals or drinks that are hot.
• Noise exposure.
• Slips, trips and falls.
• Stress.
• Dealing with difficult or potentially violent customers.
• Bullying.
• Long hours […]

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