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...
Safety Incentive Programs within New OSHA Rule Guidelines
In May 2016 OSHA updated its rule regarding employee injury reporting. The rule explicitly states: “You must establish a reasonable...
Reduce Grill Related Burns
Grill based workers compensation claims are normally tied to fast food employees feeling the need to rush and therefore not being careful...
Drug Policy and Workers Compensation
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recently released its first-ever guidelines on opioid prescription. Changes to the way that opioid...
Components of Workplace Violence Evacuation Plan
Unfortunately, the world is becoming increasingly violent. As such, workplace violence is a more frequent cause of fast food workers...
Prevent Back Injuries
One out of every four workers compensation injuries is back related. Contrary to popular belief, incorrect or heavy lifting is not the...
Causes of Increase Slip and Fall Incidents
On average the food industry has 21 falls per 10,000 full time workers. Severe slip and falls can cost upwards of $30,000 in workers...