Watch as chefs in British Columbia provide tips on preventing slips, trips, and falls in a kitchen.

Slips, trips, and falls due to wet or greasy floors are common occurrences. This educational video demonstrates safe work procedures to help prevent injuries in commercial kitchens.

This kitchen risk awareness video shows common hazards chefs, cooks, and kitchen hands should be aware of. Watch safety tips on how to deal with a wet floor, announce your approach when coming around a blind corner, and footwear recommendations for kitchen staff.

What are 10 safety tips for reducing the risk of slips, trips and falls in the kitchen?

1. Put up warning signs on wet floors.
2. Mop up spills as soon as possible.
3. Clean floors regularly, according to a schedule.
4. Wear wellfitting, nonslip footwear.
5. Keep walkways and aisles clear of boxes and other clutter.
6. Announce your presence as you approach a blind corner.
7. Avoid standing in front of swinging doors and doorways.
8. Be aware of condensation around walkin freezers.
9. Don't run while working in a kitchen.
10. When carrying large items, make sure you can see where you're going.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro to preventing slips, trips & falls in the kitchen
0:31 Wet floors in the kitchen
1:00 Nonslip footwear in the kitchen
1:46 Blind corners in the kitchen

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