english_training_program.pdf

Res t au r an t Supe r v i s o r Sa f e t y Tr a i n i ng Pr og r am W O S HTE P WHY U S E TH I S PR O G R AM? Employers in California experience higher costs for workers’ compensation medical care than employers in most other states, and California ranks among the highest in workers’ compensation premium rates. Work injuries and illnesses also result in days away from work and lost productivity. The best way to reduce costs, retain jobs, and maintain a productive workforce is to reduce injuries. One of the best strategies to prevent job injuries and illnesses is regular health and safety training for employees. Regular training helps employees learn how to avoid hazards, keeps lines of communication open between you and your employees about hazards you may not be aware of, and lets employees know that you are serious about promoting sound safety policies and work practices in your restaurant. This short training program is designed to help you work together with your staff to design a creative, simple health and safety plan for your restaurant. This training can also help you meet some of the requirements of Cal/OSHA’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program standard. In addition to training, part of your plan should be regular safety meetings to discuss the hazards in your restaurant and generate ideas for correcting them. We encourage you to use this new training program to improve the health and safety of your employees, to increase productivity, and to lower workers’ compensation costs. A similar health and safety program used in restaurants in the State of Washington resulted in a 20% decrease in injuries and illnesses on the job statewide over a two-year period. Restaurant Supervisor Safety Training Program Welcome to the Restaurant Supervisor Safety Training Program! T