Health And Safety

Question 1

Name 7 reasons a dish may need to be altered…

Answer 1

Dietary requirements
Allergens/intolerances
Profit margins
Environmental issues
Religious beliefs
Health benefits
Fair trade

Question 2

What are the 5 types of fire extinguishers?

Answer 2

Aqua
Powder
Foam
CO2
Chemical

Question 3

What is the Aqua fire extinguisher meant to and meant not to be used on

Answer 3

Right:

Wood, paper, textiles

Wrong:

Flammable liquids and electrics

Question 4

What is the powder fire extinguisher meant to be used on?

Answer 4

Right:

Wood, flammable items, electrics

Question 5

What is the foam fire extinguisher meant to and meant not to be used on?

Answer 5

Right:

Wood, flammable liquids

Wrong:

Electrics

Question 6

What is the C02 fire extinguisher meant to and meant not to be used on?

Answer 6

Right:

Flammable, electrics

Wrong:

In confined spaces

Question 7

What is the chemical fire extinguisher meant to be used for?

Answer 7

Cooking oil fires and Wood

Question 8

Name the 5 critical temperatures

Answer 8

-23 0c / -18 0c - Freezing
0 0c/ 5 0c - Chilling
5 0c/ 63 0c - Danger Zone
\+63 0c - Hot Holding
\+75 0c - Internal Cooking Temperature

Question 9

Give a brief explanation of a EHO

Answer 9

An environmental health officer is a representative that inspects hospitality facilities to ensure correct health and safety procedures are being followed. The EHO has the authority to issue the necessary course of action: they have the power to close an establishment down

Question 10

List 5 vulnerable food groups

Answer 10

Lactose intolerance
Gluten intolerance
Vegan
Vegetarian
Religious

Question 11

List 5 closing service procedures…

Answer 11

Temp checks on fridges and cooked food

Food is labelled and dated

FIFO is in place

Food items are stored on correct shelving

Storage areas are clean and tidy

Question 12

Describe the process of safely removing an item from a steamer oven

Answer 12

Warn others
Open door with oven glove
Stand away from door when opened
Use thick and dry oven glove to hold items

Question 13

How would you safely lift a heavy item and transport it

Answer 13

Bend your knees, keeping your back straight

Lift the object close to your body

Warn others

Get assistance if required

Question 14

List two hazards of incomplete cleaning and drying of kitchen equipment

Answer 14

Cross contamination of food products

Mould growth - pests

Question 15

Describe the process of cleaning the inside of a food processor

Answer 15

Remove power source

Remove lid and blade to clean separately

Wash thoroughly with hot soapy water

Drain and dry equipment to ensure it is fully dry

Re assemble

Question 16

What is the meaning of the term health?

Answer 16

A persons mental and physical state or wellbeing and ability to stay free from illness

Question 17

What is the meaning of the term safety?

Answer 17

The state of being protected from danger, minimising risk of injury

Question 18

Give two factors that affect health and safety at work

Answer 18

Environment hazards

Safe practise

Question 19

What is PAT testing? What does it stand for?

Answer 19

Portable appliance testing is the term used to describe the examination of electrical appliances and equipment

Question 20

What is manual handling?

Answer 20

The transportation of goods solely by hand and without the use of machinery

Question 21

Give two examples in which an employer should provide PPE

Answer 21

When handling hot equipment

When going outside in the dark or fog