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
