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Commercial kitchen fires are a common occurrence and can have potentially devastating effects on a business. In 2015, almost 30% of non-residential building fires in the U.S. were caused by cooking. There's a very high fire risk associated with commercial cooking environments. This is due to the fast paced, highly pressured environment, combined with large volumes of naked flames, flammable cooking oil and multiple heat sources all around. Today's blog from Fast Fix LLC focuses on some tips to help prevent a kitchen fire in your restaurant or other commercial kitchen: Fire Prevention Checklist A fire can start unexpectedly and take hold very quickly. Due to the fact that cooking fires have one of the highest injury rates, it's important to take fire prevention steps. Following these tips and educating all kitchen staff on fire prevention is the best way to avoid a fire in your restaurant kitchen: Get a fire risk assessment of your premises.  Always follow the man...

As a restaurant owner, you want your food-service equipment to last a long time. The best way to make this happen is with proper appliance care. When caring for your commercial food-service equipment, it's important that you use a safety first mindset. Depending on the type of equipment your restaurant has, electrical, gas and water issues can all arise. Keep reading for some safety tips to keep in mind when dealing with your restaurant equipment. Safety and Health Hazards The food service industry involves a variety of safety and health hazards. Below is a general list of hazards associated with the use and care of commercial kitchen equipment: Cuts and amputations  Burns and scars Electric shock and electrocution  Slips and falls  Each person working with equipment and appliances should receive proper training before hand. Make sure that everyone operating equipment, cleaning equipment and/or maintaining equipment has been properly trained on how to do so....