Words of Wisdom

"All men who have achieved great things have been great dreamers

- George Santayana

Comic Relief

Two Kinds of Employees

A worker went in to complain about his job to his manager.

His manager responded "There are two kinds of employees in this company... the ones who like their job, and the ones who don't work here anymore."

- Yogi Berra

Building & Construction Industry - Knowledge & Resource Center

GCat: Design & Safety
MCat: Safety
Cat: Restaurants

32 Resources
A Guide for Food Service Workers [pdf] [10192] ?

The principles of food safety explained in a brochure

AL-Alabama Restaurant Requirements [11430] ?

Rules for starting a restaurant in the state of Alabama

Eating and Drinking Places Safety and Health Profile [26015] ?

Sprains, cuts, and burns are leading work disabilities

FDA Food Code: Employee Hand-Washing [20277] ?

The following process chart example addresses employee hand-washing as a CCP

FDA Food Establishment Plan Review Guide [pdf] [22106] ?

For food service establishments, retail food stores, and all other food operations

Food Establishment Plan Review Guide [12309] ?

FDA plan review of food service establishments, retail food stores, and all other food operations

Food Safety Manual for the Food Service Worker [pdf] [5875] ?

Advice on food safety for food service workers

Food Service Manual [pdf] [25466] ?

Describes policies, procedures and responsibilities for food service support of dining facilities

Food Service Operations [pdf] [16150] ?

Safety in food service establishments

Food Worker Guidelines [20067] ?

Food establishment food safety guidelines related to workers

General Kitchen Safety [24304] ?

Safety rules for kitchen hazards

Hand Hygiene in Retail & Food Service Establishments [25581] ?

Alcohol-based hand gels may not be used in food establishments

Hand Washing Compliance Control [19049] ?

Improper handwashing by foodworkers can spread disease

How to Prepare for a Health Inspection [15844] ?

What to do before, during and after the health inspection

Integrated Food Safety Information Delivery System [20068] ?

Advice on creating an effective food establishment food safety program

Kitchen and Cafeteria Safety Checklist [11985] ?

53 question audit for kitchen safety

Kitchen Employee Safety Orientation Checklist [pdf] [26555] ?

Orienting new employees to promote kitchen safety

Kitchen Knife Safety [16020] ?

Keep the following tips in mind when working with kitchen knives

Kitchen Organization & Safety [pdf] [25587] ?

Kitchen layout, organization and design can affect worker safety (pdf)

Kitchen Safety Rules [22407] ?

A list of safety rules for anyone who works in a kitchen

Kitchen Safety Rules [pdf] [11970] ?

Safety bulletin relating to kitchen safety

National Food Safety Education Month [3720] ?

Materials are based on the ServSafe food safety training and certification program

Pressure Cooker and Steamer Safety [pdf] [25937] ?

Safety tips for dietary and food service workers who used pressure cookers and steamers

Prevent Foodborne Illness [pdf] [26657] ?

A discussion of the importance of temperature controls, personal hygiene, washing and sanitizing, food protection

Restaurant Food Safety [27321] ?

What Food Safety Warnings Should You Look For in a Restaurant

Restaurant Safety Checklist [23638] ?

Safety inspection for the restaurant industry

Restaurant Safety for Teen Workers [24002] ?

Common hazards and potential safety solutions for teen workers and employers in the restaurant industry

Restaurants USA [11987] ?

Archives from the former magazine of the National Restaurant Association

Slips, Trips and Falls in the Restaurant Industry [pdf] [23847] ?

Loss control guide for restaurant safety

United Kingdom: Food / Catering Industry Hazards at Work [12070] ?

Advice created for United Kingdom employers in the food and catering industries

United Kingdom: Safety for Catering and Hospitality [23886] ?

For people working in hotels, restaurants, cafes, fast food outlets, pubs and clubs

Using Deep Fat Fryers [pdf] [17017] ?

Fryer safety tip sheet