Basic Health & Safety in Food Services Flashcards

1
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Why is health and safety so important to companies?

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  1. Company reputation
  2. Employee wellness
  3. Corporation may be liable if health and safety is not adequate
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2
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What are the impacts of accidents?

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1. Fines/penalties
2, Loss of employee "know-how"
3. CNESST costs, inspectors
4. Train replacements
5. Competitive advantage
6. Productivity, morale
7. Reputation
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3
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What are the provincial laws regarding health and safety regimentation?

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  1. Act respecting occupational health and safety
  2. Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases
  3. Related regulations
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What are the other laws regarding health and safety regimentation?

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  1. Fire code
  2. Building code
  3. CSA
  4. International Standards
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5
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T/F Health and Safety is primarily Provincial Laws

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TRUE!

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6
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T/F Can a company or manager become criminally responsible?

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TRUE

Criminal endangerment

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7
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What is due diligence? (2 factors) What can it be used for?

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Taking all reasonable precautions in the circumstances for the protection of the worker + documentation
This can be used as a DEFENCE agains criminal endangerment

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8
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CNESST stands for?

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Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail.

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9
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List key words involved in worker’s rights

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  • proper working conditions for health and safety and physical well being
  • training
  • refusal of work when exposed to danger
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10
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List key words involved in workers obligations

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  • familiar w/ prevention program
  • necessary measures to ensure own and others safety
  • Participate in identification/elimination of risks
  • cooperation
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11
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List key words in employers obligations

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  • necessary measures the protect workers safety

- 15 specific obligations

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12
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_____ is important and must be _____

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Training

Documented

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13
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When is training necessary?

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  • before first day, on company procedures, rights, obligations and risks
  • site tour with emergency measures, first aid
  • training on machines
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When is training necessary?

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  • before first day, on company procedures, rights, obligations and risks (i.e. outerwear, hard hat)
  • site tour with emergency measures, first aid
  • training on machines
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15
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What 7 areas are inspected in the workplace?

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  1. Posting
  2. First Aid
  3. Fire prevention
  4. Personal Protection Equipment
  5. Work areas & warehousing
  6. Equipment
  7. Chemicals
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16
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What 7 areas are inspected in the workplace?

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  1. Posting
  2. First Aid
  3. Fire prevention
  4. Personal Protection Equipment
  5. Work areas and warehousing
  6. Equipment
  7. Chemicals
17
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When are investigations conducted?

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As soon as possible

18
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What are investigations for?

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  • Accidents

- Near misses

19
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Why are investigations conducted?

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To prevent another accident by finding the causes of the accident

20
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What are the 7 steps to HOW an investigation may be conducted?

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  1. Secure the scene
  2. Find information
  3. Order the information
  4. Find the causes
  5. Find the corrective actions
  6. Implement the corrective actions
  7. Verification
21
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Name 4 ways information could be found for an investigation

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  1. Injured worker
  2. Witnesses
  3. Scene (pictures)
  4. Other documentation
22
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Name some examples of common kitchen risks

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  1. Steamers/Hot tables
  2. Improper storage
  3. Machines (i.e. food processors)
  4. Congested areas
  5. Chemicals
  6. Slippery floors
  7. Musculoskeletal problems
  8. Fire
  9. Electricity
  10. Knives
23
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When an accident occurs all companies must be registered at ____ and pay their ______

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CNESST

Due causation

24
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When an accident occurs, it is important to ensure that workers declare _____ all accidents

A

immediately

25
Q

When is it necessary to produce the “Avis et Demande de Remboursement (ADR)” at CNESST?

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1) Medical visit

2) Loss of time

26
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Name the 3 skills needed to perform in health and safety

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  1. Objectivity
  2. Observation skill
  3. Resourcefulness