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Shield Safety, the UK’s trusted name in food safety, health and safety, and fire safety, is urging hospitality businesses to take immediate action to reduce the risk of workplace accidents during the upcoming summer season.

Data from Shield Safety’s innovative risk management and auditing platform, RiskProof, reveals a consistent mid-year increase in accident reports, aligning with the seasonal spike in hospitality footfall. As restaurants, bars, hotels, and venues prepare for a surge in customers, the company is calling on operators to “summer-proof” their establishments, ensuring the safety of their team and guests, and to avoid operational disruptions and potential regulatory breaches.

Shield Safety emphasises the importance of ensuring staff are fully briefed on current safety procedures, especially as new team members join, seasonal workers return after a period of being away, and some employees may be working in different roles to meet summer demand.

In many establishments, seasonal menu changes are common, also making it critical for staff to be well-informed about allergen content and how dietary needs are managed. Miscommunication or oversight in these areas can lead to serious health risks and reputational damage.

In addition, the company highlights the need for physical infrastructure, including furniture and fixtures, to be thoroughly inspected for both cleanliness and functionality. Simple issues such as unstable seating or poorly maintained outdoor areas can easily lead to preventable accidents.

Shield Safety urges hospitality operators to act now – review risk assessments, update training, and make sure teams are aligned on safety responsibilities. Early preparation is essential for ensuring a safe and successful outdoor trading period.

Rob Easton, Strategic Risk & Safety Director, Shield Safety, commented: “Every summer we see a predictable rise in incident logging through RiskProof. With the right preparation, this trend can be broken. Businesses must treat summer safety as an operational priority – not just a seasonal concern.”

Shield Safety is the trusted name in food safety, health and safety and fire safety. For over 20 years the company has been delivering safety solutions that do more than protect your business – they drive growth, improve well-being and save lives.

They represent the largest team of environmental health practitioners in the UK. Working in close partnership with industry leaders and stakeholders, Shield Safety ensures that every service they deliver for customers is grounded in the highest expertise and quality.

The business is a leader too, supported by industry partners, Shield Safety, is the leading food safety provider in the UK – they are the first Certification Body for Safe to Trade, the standard that ensures people stay safe and businesses thrive.

Their shared values of passion, excellence and putting people first, guide our behaviours and help to shape who they are.

For more information visit Shield Safety visit: https://shieldsafety.co.uk/