Are Fast Food Burn Injuries Preventable?
At IDP, in the past, we viewed the burn injuries as part and parcel of the workers’ compensation landscape for fast food restaurants. ...
Say Yes To Written Return-to-work Programs
Many fast food restaurants are hesitant to create written return-to-work and modified duty programs. Much of this, in my experience,...
Clothing and Personal Hygiene as a Component of Worker Safety
Although uniforms and dress standards are often lauded for the ability to effectively brand a company, standardized uniforms also allow...
Managing Fast Food Worker Safety in Parking Lots
Whether it is the dumpster or delivering items to a customer car when there is back up in the drive thru lane, it is important to train...
Managing Chemical Employee Claims
Employers are required to communicate to their employees regarding the hazards of working with certain chemical and toxins. OSHA has...
Workplace Safety Tips for Late Shift Workers
The challenges to keeping a fast food worker safe during the late shift are increased due to the increased likelihood of theft or...
Workers' Compensation Ramifications of Adding Delivery Services to your Restaurant
If you are considering adding delivery as a direct service of your fast food franchise, do realize that this will have a direct impact on...
Determining the Effectiveness of Your Shoe Program
Many fast food restaurants require slip resistant shoes as a part of their workers’ compensation slip and fall program. The goal of the...
How to Choose A Mat For Your Fast Food Kitchen
Mats are an essential component of any slip and fall prevention program Here are some key factors to consider when deciding on which...
Comprehensive Fast Food Workers' Compensation Safety Program
The fast food industry places a lot of emphasis on training workers as it regards containing workers compensation costs. However, in...