Health and Safety Flashcards
What is the Health and Safety Act for?
it is a law to protect people at work
Who has to follow the H and S act?
Employers to make sure the workplace is safe.
Give examples of what the H and S Act rules are for?
the workplace is safe, well lit, not too hot/cold,
workers are trained, equipment is safe. there is a fire policy and first aid available.
Do staff have to look after their own health and safety?
Yes and not put others at risk.
What kind of information do health and safety signs give?
Warnings, information and instructions.
What kind of sign is yellow triangle with a black symbol?
A warning sign.
What kind of sign is a blue circle with a white symbol?
A mandatory sign. ( must do )
What kind of sign is a red circle with a diagonal line through it and a black symbol?
A prohibition sign ( don’t do )
What kind of sign is a green square/rectangle with a white symbol?
An emergency sign ( first aid )
What kind of sign is a red/rectangle with a white symbol?
A fire sign.
Knives should be kept?
Sharp and in a knife block
Knives should not?
be left out, have dirty/greasy handles
be put into washing up bowls
How do you handle pans?
handles to back of cooker,
lifted carefully can be heavy,
handles could be hot so you can use oven gloves or dry cloth to touch them
How do you use Deep-fat Fryers?
put food in carefully so fat doesn’t splash,
use dry food only ( water makes hot fat spit )
staff stand back,
fat filled ONLY to load line
Safety things to think about using electrical equipment?
Don’t touch with wet hands
check regularly for working properly and any damage
unplugged when not in use
always follow manufacturers instructions, training maybe needed
How else can you stay safe?
Floor - nothing left in the way, spills cleaned up straight away.
Clothing- no baggy sleeves, non-slip shoes with steel toe caps.
staff need to concentrate on what they are doing!
Fire safety?
Fire alarms tested regularly, staff given training ( how fires start, what keeps them burning how to use fire blankets/extinguishers.)
What is a fire procedure?
A plan that should be followed in correct order!
sound alarm call fire brigade, turn off gas/electric (if possible)
try to put out fire if safe to do so!
leave building meet at fire meeting point close windows/doors
do not go back into building
What should the catering establishment do for fire safety?
regular fire drills (practice)
have a clear easy escape route planned
First Aid?
By law must be 1 first aid kit and 1 first aid person responsible in every workplace.
kits should be easy to get to and have important items such as rubber gloves , plasters and bandages.
What should you do if someone falls?
Should NOT be moved if badly hurt
if not badly hurt can be put in recovery position
if can get up they should be helped to sit and stand up slowly
What should you do if someone feels faint?
they should sit with head down between their knees
how do you deal with cuts?
washed dried and a blue detectable plaster put over cut
What do you do if a cut continues to bleed?
Cut area should be held above persons heart level and squeezed.
Why do catering establishments use blue plasters?
Easily spotted if they fall into food.
What causes a burn?
Dry heat eg. hot oven tray
What causes a scald?
Wet heat eg. boiling water
What should you do for a burn/scald?
Run injured area under cold water for at least 10mins or until it stops singing,
DO NOT put creams/lotions on injury
Are burns caused by hot fat dangerous?
yes very, seek medical help immediately
