OSHA Compliance For Restaurants, by Howard Mavity
Restaurants
should take certain basic steps to review and eliminate common, often
overlooked OSHA violations. As a bonus, improved OSHA compliance will
also reduce hazards and provide a non-union employer an opportunity to
demonstrate interest to its employees, as well as better engage them in
the company's success. Such efforts will improve morale, productivity
and customer service, and likely reduce employee grievances and legal
claims.
Here are some areas of concern, and some practical steps, applicable to any restaurant setting:
- Location
- Hours
- Turnover
- Allocation of Resources
- Specificity
- Checklists
- Environment
- Ergonomics
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Liquor Liability Insurance Can Be Confusing, by Jan Trendowski, Trendowski & Allen
Liquor liability
insurance policies are unique creations and are usually separate from a
standard commercial liability policy. They were created for a
specific, narrow purpose and vary in their language and coverage much
more than other types of policies. Further, liquor liability policies
contain exclusions and coverage limitations specific to the liquor
industry which can create surprising uninsured and underinsured
situations regardless of what the insured thought when the policy was
purchased. Read more
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- 10 Essential Clauses for Restaurants and Suppliers Contracts
- Plant and Floral Maintenance Agreement
- Disclosure Statement for Purchaser.
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