Food Service Posters Key Terms

Learn the key terms for food service posters

Restaurants across America are required to place posters around the restaurant. Some, such as the hand washing procedure poster and the egg safety poster are for safety. Others, such as labor law posters, help workers to understand the law. If you're purchasing posters for the first time, you should learn a few terms to make sure that you purchase all of the posters that you need and that you can easily fit these purchases into your budget.

 

Hand washing procedure posters

The hand washing procedure sign is a safety precaution. Illnesses can be spread if workers do not properly wash their hands, so this poster is quite important. Place it in the restrooms as a reminder to wash hands after using facilities. You can also place one near sinks to remind workers to use soap when washing.
Try: See a hand washing procedure poster at Black Mountain Safety.

Egg safety posters

Eggs can make customers very sick if they are not prepared properly. An egg safety poster reminds workers of how long to cook eggs and at what temperature. It also describes how to store raw eggs.
Try: The Food and Drug Administration offers information on egg safety.

Storeroom safety

A storeroom safety poster reminds your workers of the proper procedures for keeping a storeroom clean and safe. These tips include cleaning up spills immediately to prevent slips and using a footstool to reach items that are high.
Try: See the storeroom safety poster at PosterSolution.com.

Labor law posters

Besides workplace safety posters, you may be required to hang posters regarding labor laws. These include a minimum wage poster and a poster related to OSHA standards. There are posters for the federal government and posters that are specific for each state.
Try: Purchase a poster pack for your state at Business Know-How.

Printable posters

There are many resources that allow you to view and print posters for your restaurant. These are free, which allows you to save money. However, posters printed on paper may not be sturdy and you may have to replace them more often.
Try: See printable posters at the World Health Organization.

Laminated posters

Laminated posters are sturdier because they have been placed between two sheets of clear plastic. These may cost more initially, but you will not have to replace them as often, so they may be less expensive in the long run.
Try: The workplace posters available at HRDocs are all laminated.

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