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Occupational safety training — Gastronomy and Catering E-Learning (online)

Recognize hazards, prevent workplace accidents, and act correctly in an emergency. Our online training course teaches you the most important basics of occupational safety for the catering, food service, and institutional food service sectors – clearly and practically.

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18 languages*

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5 chapters including 2 videos

Occupational safety in the catering and hospitality industry – employees in a professional kitchen

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Working safely in the catering and hospitality industry

Cuts, burns, falls or the incorrect handling of machines and hazardous substances: In kitchens, service and catering there are numerous dangers that can lead to workplace accidents or long-term health problems.

Our occupational safety training raises employee awareness of typical workplace hazards and provides practical guidance on how to prevent accidents and reduce health risks. The e-learning course also covers correct emergency procedures, first aid, and fire safety.

Legal requirements

The training is based on the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (ArbSchG) as well as relevant requirements of the Workplace Ordinance (ArbStättV) and the Hazardous Substances Ordinance (GefStoffV).

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Pay and start e-learning immediately.

Interactive:

Learning with videos, images, practical examples and knowledge tests.

Understandable:

Simply explained, in 18 languages

Sustainable:

Thanks to many interactions and videos

With certificate

Dated PDF certificate available for download.

ZFU-approved seal with approval number 7551425 for state-certified distance learning

Officially approved

Tested and certified by the ZFU.

This training is provided by the State Central Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has reviewed and officially approved it. The content is aligned with relevant occupational health and safety requirements. Furthermore, the ZFU accreditation confirms that the distance learning program meets the required standards.

Advantages

Advantages of e-learning in occupational safety

Start immediately

Pay and start

certificate

Directly as PDF

18 languages*

Translated

interactive

Pictures, videos, tests

For groups*

special conditions

Understandable

simple language

* Translations: We use Google Translate for translations. This is the only way we can keep our prices low. Should an error creep in, we will gladly correct it. Please inform us by email at elearning@praxistrainings-lms.de. Videos are displayed in German or English. We will gladly add other languages free of charge upon request. 

** For groups: Contact us at elearning@praxistrainings-lms.de and we will set up group access for you. The following discounts apply to groups: For 10 or more people, we offer a 10% discount on the course price; for 50 or more people, a 30% discount. Further discounts are available upon request. E-learning access remains active for at least 4 weeks.

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Why do I need occupational safety training?

Recognize hazards and avoid workplace accidents

Employers are obligated, To instruct employees on safety and health protection at work. The instruction must be geared towards the specific hazards and activities at the workplace.

Especially in the catering, food service and institutional food service sectors, there are typical risks due to sharp objects, hot surfaces and liquids, machinery, electrical equipment, hazardous materials, and tripping, slipping, and falling hazards. The occupational safety training provides basic knowledge about these hazards and shows how employees can act safely and behave correctly in an emergency.

Overview

Occupational safety training in the company

What do companies need to consider when training their employees?

Before starting work - initial instruction

Employees must be informed about the hazards and protective measures relevant to their workplace before they begin working.

Regular refresher training

Occupational safety knowledge must be regularly refreshed and adapted to changes in the work environment. Specific requirements for refresher training apply to certain areas and regulations.

Event-related - Additional instruction

Further or supplementary instruction may be required, for example, in the case of new activities, work equipment, hazardous substances, changed work processes or after relevant events.

Company-specific considerations - take hazard assessment into account

Specific instruction must be tailored to the hazards of the respective workplace. General e-learning supports instruction but does not automatically replace all necessary workplace- and task-related content.

target group

Who is occupational safety training suitable for?

Gastronomy, catering & institutional food service

This training is aimed at employees working in the catering, food service, and institutional food service sectors who require basic knowledge of safe working practices. This occupational safety training is particularly relevant for employees in restaurants and pubs, cafes and snack bars, canteens and commercial kitchens, catering companies and hotels, as well as in schools, daycare centers, hospitals, and nursing homes.

Especially suitable for:

  • kitchen staff
  • Service staff
  • Staff in dishwashing and cleaning
  • Employees in goods receiving and warehouse
  • Catering staff
  • Temporary and seasonal workers
  • Employees in canteens and commercial kitchens
  • Managers responsible for occupational safety

Important: The training provides basic occupational safety knowledge for the catering and hospitality industry. Operational and workplace-specific hazards must also be taken into account as part of the risk assessment.

Feedback from participants

""This e-learning course uses interactive tools to teach how to avoid workplace accidents. For your own safety and the safety of others, everyone should participate in this interestingly designed workplace safety training.""

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Team behind the training

Created by experts.

Three subject matter and language experts ensure didactic quality and legally compliant content.

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OWNER

Jennifer Ziegler

Owner & Trainer

20 years of experience

I create the content of our e-learning courses with a lot of love for the topic. I use examples, videos, animations and pictures. 

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EXPERT

dr Anne Albert

language expert

15 years of experience

I make sure that people who speak German as a foreign language can also understand the content well.

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EXPERT

Thomas Zydeck

subject matter expert

30 years of experience

Occupational safety in the catering trade is particularly important to me. In this e-learning, my content is presented completely and clearly.

Learning content

Contents of the occupational safety training for the catering and hospitality industry

The online training includes:

5 chapters

Structured setup

2 videos

vivid practical relevance

5 knowledge tests

Learning check per chapter

1 final test

Final Quiz

certificate

Personal & dated

In short: these are the topics we will cover

  • 1 Workplace hazards: Identifying workplace accidents and typical hazards in the catering and food service industry.
  • 2 Accident prevention: Safe handling of hazardous substances, sharp objects, machines, electricity and hot work equipment.
  • 3 Fall and fire protection: Avoid falls, bumps and crushing injuries, and correctly assess fire hazards.
  • 4 Behavior in an emergency: Rescue chain, emergency call, first aid, first aid kit and fire extinguisher.
  • 5 Health protection: Protect skin, hearing and musculoskeletal system in the long term.
  • 6 Safe behavior: Protective clothing and the handling of alcohol, drugs and medication in the workplace.
  • 7 Further basics: Instruction, maternity protection, working hours and occupational health care.

Chapter overview

5 chapters — structured and practical

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Chapter 1

What are the risks to my health at work?

  • accidents at work
  • Typical causes of accidents
  • Identify workplace hazards
  • Assessing risks correctly
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Chapter 2

How do I prevent accidents?

  • Handling hazardous substances and chemicals
  • handling sharp objects
  • Safe handling of machines and equipment
  • Prevent falls, bumps and bruises
  • Protection against burns
  • Fire protection
  • Safe handling of electricity
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Chapter 3

How do I behave properly in an emergency?

  • First aid and rescue chain
  • Emergency plan and emergency numbers
  • First aid kit
  • Documentation of first aid services
  • Extinguishing devices and fire extinguishers
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Chapter 4

What can I do to stay healthy in the long term?

  • Skin protection
  • Hearing protection
  • Stresses on the musculoskeletal system
  • Health at the workplace
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Chapter 5

What else do I have to know?

  • On-the-job training
  • Keep protective clothing clean and intact
  • Alcohol, drugs and medication in the workplace
  • Maternity leave
  • working hours
  • Occupational health services

For companies

Benefits of occupational safety training for companies

Avoiding accidents

Trained employees recognize typical dangers earlier and know how to behave safely in their daily work.

Protect employees

The training raises awareness of acute accident risks as well as long-term health problems.

Evidence available

Each participant receives a personal certificate upon successful completion as proof of the training.

Without work stoppages

Employees complete the training flexibly at their own pace – without fixed training dates or travel costs.

Memory

Automatic reminders help you organize necessary refresher training in a timely manner.

Scalable within a team

Group booking with a single invoice — no need for each employee to click beforehand. Quantity discounts available for 10 or more licenses.

group booking

More than 10 employees? Then a quantity discount is worthwhile.

All reviews

Verified reviews from former participants.

Data collected anonymously after completion of training — sorted by date.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about occupational safety training

The online training lasts approximately 45 minutes. You can complete the e-learning at your own pace and pause and resume it later within your access period.

The training is aimed particularly at employees in the catering, hospitality, and institutional food service sectors. This includes, for example, kitchen and service staff, employees in dishwashing areas, cleaning, warehousing and receiving, as well as temporary and seasonal workers.

Yes. Employers must comply with the regulations for employees. Section 12 Occupational Health and Safety Act Provide instruction on safety and health protection at work. The instruction must be tailored to the workplace or area of responsibility and adapted to the evolving hazards.

The instruction must be given before starting work and subsequently repeated in accordance with applicable requirements. Specific intervals for refresher training exist for certain areas. Furthermore, changes to tasks, equipment, or hazards may necessitate additional instruction.

The e-learning course provides basic occupational safety knowledge for the catering and hospitality industry. Any additional on-the-job training required depends on the specific tasks, equipment, and hazards of the respective workplace. This is based on the company's risk assessment.

The training covers topics such as typical accident hazards, hazardous substances, machinery and equipment, cut and burn hazards, fall prevention, fire protection, first aid, and long-term protection of skin, hearing, and the musculoskeletal system.

Yes. After successfully passing the final test, you will receive a personal, dated certificate as proof of completion of the training.

Yes. You can pause your e-learning within your access period and resume it later.

Yes. Companies can provide occupational safety training for multiple employees book. Group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. This allows training certificates to be centrally organized for larger teams.

Yes. The training is currently in 18 languages Available. The language can be changed within the e-learning course. Videos are displayed in German or English.

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Original price was: 99,00 €.Current price is: 39,00 €. plus VAT.

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