Catering Accident Prevention

From hosts, hostess, chefs, waiters, waitresses and food scientists to catering companies and catering restaurants, protect your entire workforce from workplace slips and falls with our highly slip-resistant, safety and occupational range of stylish and comfortable SFC footwear.

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The Catering Industry Has High Work Injuries Each Year

All catering staff know the risks associated with their job. According to HSE.gov, there are many accidents happening within the catering and hospitality industry which can be avoided particularly with kitchen assistants, chefs and waiting staff.

Catering kitchen helper preparing the lunch for the employees of the company

Working with Food & Beverage exposes catering staff to a range of risks, including

Slips, falls and trips

Burns, scalds, cuts and grazes

Lifting and carrying heavy loads

Exposure to hazardous substances

Regardless of whether the injury is minor or major, protecting and avoiding risks within the catering industry, for example in restaurants, events and more creates a safe working environment.

Catering slip resistant shoes for waiters, waitress and more

There are many reasons why catering staff may be injured at work. Some of the most common reasons include

Slipping and falling on wet or oily floors
Being cut by sharp knives, being scalded by hot liquids
While lifting heavy objects and being exposed to hazardous chemicals
Working long hours in a cramped and stressful environment
Wearing ill-fitting or inappropriate footwear

Most catering injuries are avoidable if the proper safety precautions are taken. For example, floor surfaces should be kept clean and dry, knives should be properly sharpened and handled with care, hot liquids should be handled with caution, and appropriate footwear that is comfortable and supports the feet should be provided to staff.

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Workplace Injuries Impact Profitability

It is important that employers in the catering industry take steps to minimise the risks and ensure that staff are properly protected. Catering injuries at work may affect profitability for a company in a few ways:

Firstly, if an employee is injured on the job, they may require medical treatment which can be costly.
Secondly, if an employee is unable to work due to their injury, this can lead to lost productivity and may require the hiring of additional staff to cover the workload.
Finally, if an employee sues the company for their injuries, this can be very costly in terms of both time and money.

Mitigation of risk and accident prevention for chefs, waiters, waitresses and other catering staff are the leading methods for avoiding these costs, improving safety, comfort and profitability.

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We will help you to find suitable SFC footwear for your Hospitality and Restaurant staff. We will give you all the support you need to help you drive adoption within your company and achieve your safety goals with style!

*Shoes For Crews (Europe) Ltd. reserves the right to evaluate your request and your professional project before accepting your request of a complimentary wear trial. Please note this offer is not valid for retail customers and current customers of Shoes For Crews; it also excludes the PUMA SAFETY footwear.