No matter the type of restaurant, one of the top priorities is maintaining a safe kitchen environment. This means preventing accidents and injuries and protecting employees and customers from foodborne illness. Part of creating a safe environment is having the right signs in place.
Types of Kitchen Signs
OSHA Regulations Signs: These signs are designed to remind employees of the various safety regulations they must follow to avoid injuries. They should be posted in strategic locations throughout the kitchen, such as near dangerous equipment and chemicals.
Penalty Signs: These signs serve as a reminder there are consequences for not following safety regulations. They should be posted next to OSHA regulations signs and in other prominent locations.
Warning Signs: These signs are used to alert employees and customers to potential hazards in kitchens. They should be posted near dangerous equipment and in areas with a risk of slipping and falling.
No Smoking Signs: It’s important to have no smoking signs in the kitchen to remind employees not to smoke while working. These signs should be posted near exits and in other conspicuous locations.
Fire Exit Signs: In the event of a fire, employees and customers need to quickly locate the nearest exit. Fire exit signs should be posted in strategic locations throughout the kitchen.
First Aid Signs: First aid signs should be posted in easily accessible locations near the sink and phone. They notify employees of where to find first aid supplies in case of an accident or injury.
Benefits of Prominent Kitchen Signs
Prevent Lawsuits: A restaurant could face a lawsuit if an employee or customer is injured in the kitchen. Having the correct signs in place can help avoid legal troubles.
Protect the Business: Kitchen accidents can result in costly damages to the property. Prominent signs help prevent these kinds of accidents from happening.
Reduce Insurance Premiums: Insurance premiums will likely rise if a restaurant has a history of accidents or injuries in the kitchen.
Prevent Accidents: Reminding employees of safety regulations helps prevent accidents and injuries.
Reduce the Risk of Customer Food Allergies: Prominent allergen warning signs helps reduce the risk of customers becoming sick from consuming foods they’re allergic to.
Increase Efficiency: Posting signs to remind employees of proper procedures makes the kitchen operate more efficiently.
At FASTSIGNS® of Mesa, AZ, we work with restaurants and companies all over Maricopa County. Contact us today to learn how we can help your business.
