Clothing and Personal Hygiene as a Component of Worker Safety

Although uniforms and dress standards are often lauded for the ability to effectively brand a company, standardized uniforms also allow for you to control certain hazards that can be raised by the clothing and hygiene of fast food workers. Foremost of course are the hazards the clothing and hygiene can raise to your customers. Whether it is earrings or hair becoming foreign objects, standardizing uniforms can improve the quality of the product that you serve.

However, some uniform changes can improve worker safety. Here are just some ideas to consider.

1. Flame Resistant Clothing to decrease severity of any potential burns

2. Ergonomic and Anti-Fatigue Shoes to reduce occupational claims

3. Breathable Clothing to prevent overheating

In addition, monitoring the quality of the uniforms for rips and tears will also decrease injuries due to the clothing catching on restaurant equipment.