Electrical Hazards and Safety Checklist for Restaurants

Ask any restaurant owner who’s had to deal with electrical issues, or in the worst case, fire damage caused by electrical wires and cable failures, and you’ll probably hear a few horror stories. Even minor issues can become very expensive, so restaurants of all sizes should take electrical safety very seriously.

Here are five common hazards which can lead to a lot of problems:

Electrocution - Lots of people moving in tight quarters, and plenty of liquids are an accident in the making, so your electrical circuits should be well-protected using Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) or Residual Current Circuit Breakers (RCCB). If appliance is ‘shocking’ people, even momentarily or very mildly, it’s an indication of a more serious problem. Overloading - There’s a lot of equipment and lighting which can overload the electrical systems and fixtures. This could result in the fixture or the insulation on the cables melting, causing short circuits and electrical…