Common Hazards Associated with Meat Smoking

It’s no surprise that many restaurant owners, especially Texans, rely on meat smokers as a staple cooking appliance. When serving a large customer base, smokers are a huge asset to restaurants. While smokers can be credited for creating some restaurants' finest dishes, they can be a great hazard to one’s business if not properly maintained.

Kitchen fires can cause an overwhelming amount of damage to a restaurant’s operation. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reported that cooking equipment is the leading cause of fires in dining establishments. Though most business owners are aware of the basic safety hazards involved with general kitchen appliances, meat smokers contain unique hazards that require close attention. Society Insurance has established a list of meat smoking hazards and how to prevent these hazards from causing significant damage to one’s business.

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