Brown Bag & Broken Glass

While providing Toast Go Live Support at a restaurant, I witnessed a practical safety measure during a bustling evening at the bar. A guest accidentally shattered their glass, and almost immediately, a voice confidently declared, "I got it." To my astonishment, the bartender appeared, equipped with a broom, dustpan, and a brown paper bag. Her prompt and orderly response to the broken glass was remarkable. She revealed a clever policy: brown paper bags are kept attached to the backs of trash cans.

This strategy is not only about convenience but also significantly enhances safety. The ready availability of these bags allows for the quick and secure collection of broken glass. By safely enclosing the shards in a paper bag before disposal, the risk of glass piercing through trash bags is eliminated. This reduces the chance of injury to staff handling the waste or any accidental cuts to patrons or employees from stray glass pieces. Such a simple yet effective measure greatly minimizes hazards in a high-traffic environment like a bar, ensuring a safer experience for everyone.