Many catering companies run into a spot of bother when commercial catering equipment is not installed properly.
Exposed wires, faulty appliances and incorrectly installed equipment can all leave a business at risk of fire, accidents or closure.
The last thing you want when you are running a busy commercial kitchen is to lose everything due to an avoidable mistake or oversight.
While using commercial ovens and appliances may seem simple enough, the truth is there are many hidden dangers that you may not have taken into consideration.
That is why we have compiled a list of top tips below to help businesses stay safe when using commercial catering equipment.
Wiring
The first and most basic tips is to ensure all wires, cords and plugs on your appliances are not frayed and that the plugs have 3-prong grounded connections.
Train your staff members to check this on a regular basis.
Installation
Commercial catering equipment should only be installed by a qualified engineer.
Never attempt to do this yourself as it could result in you unwittingly making some very costly mistakes later on down the line.
Fix broken equipment
Get rid of any appliance that is broken or damaged. New ones are very affordable these days and many can be picked up second hand.
Training
All staff should be given basic health and safety training when it comes to using kitchen equipment and what to do in an emergency.
This would reduce the risk of accidents occurring at a later date.
Useful numbers
Always keep emergency numbers and the number of a commercial catering engineer nearby so that you can access any help when you need it.
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