THC 2 (KITCHEN SAFETY)

Question 1

Slips, trips, and falls
Cuts
Amputations
Burns
MSDs
Electric Shock
Fires
Food prep by-products
Cleaning materials
Foodborne disease/toxins

Answer 1

Kitchen Hazards

Question 2

Accident Prevention

Answer 2

*Know the hazards of your job

*Follow safety rules

*Use safe work procedures

*Keep alert while you work

*Practice good housekeeping

*Wear safety equipment

*Report safety problems

Question 3

Keep on Your Feet

Answer 3

*Wear shoes with nonslip soles

*Watch where you step

*Clean up spills immediately

*Slide your feet on wet surfaces

*Keep walkways clear

*Make sure you can see overloads you carry

Question 4

Knives and Other Sharp Implements

Answer 4

*Use the right one for the job

*Keep sharp

*Cut on a cutting board or other solid surface

*Keep visible while in use

*Clean carefully

*Store properly

Question 5

Prevent Amputations And Equipment Injuries

Answer 5

*Make sure guards are in place and working

*Never remove or disable a machine guard

*Report missing or inoperative guards

*Keep hands safe

*Turn off and unplug equipment before cleaning or clearing jams

Question 6

Prevent Electrical Fires And Shocks

Answer 6

*Don’t touch anything electrical with wet hands

*Inspect equipment before use

*Report damaged equipment

*Don’t overload circuits

*Don’t remove the grounding plug

*Don’t let grease or dirt build-up

Question 7

Take Steps to Prevent Other Fires, Too

Answer 7

*Don’t leave flammables near hot surfaces

*Clean grease traps frequently

*Use caution when frying or deep-frying

*Keep a fire extinguisher handy

Question 8

Take Precautions To Prevent Burns

Answer 8

*Use potholders

*Check steaming containers carefully

*Be careful around grills, ranges, ovens

*Avoid splashes when frying

*Handle hot food and liquids cautiously

*Use caution carrying hot food containers

Question 8

Kitchen Safety Review:
Match Game

Answer 8

Burns
Amputations
Shock
Cuts
Grease fires
Chemical exposure
Slips and falls

Question 9

Watch Out For Burn Hazards

Answer 9

*Hot surfaces
*Flames
*FOG
*Hot water
*Steam
*Cooking foods

Question 10

Recognize MSD Hazards

Answer 10

*Repetitive motions

*Reaching

*Lifting

*Awkward postures

Question 11

Minimize the Risk of MSDs

Answer 11

*Keep elbows close to body, head facing forward, wrists straight

*Use mechanical aids

*Avoid reaching and awkward postures

*Take mini-breaks and alternate tasks

*When standing, shift weight or elevate one foot

*Stretch muscles on breaks

Question 12

Safe Lifting

Answer 12

*Face the load with feet shoulder-width apart

*Keep heels down and turn feet slightly out

*Squat by bending at the hips and knees

*Use leg and stomach muscles to power lift

*Maintain back’s natural curves

*Don’t overstretch

Question 13

Handle Food Carefully to Prevent Contamination

Answer 13

*Change gloves or wash hands when handling different foods

*Make sure containers and utensils are clean

*Clean work surfaces to prevent cross-contamination

Question 14

Prepare Food Properly to Prevent Foodborne Illness

Answer 14

*Cook foods thoroughly

*Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold

*Keep frozen food frozen and don’t refreeze

*Reheat already cooked foods to at least 165 degrees
Fahrenheit

*Don’t use food that looks or smells bad

Question 15

Work Safely With Cleaning Products

Answer 15

*Some cleaning products can cause skin or eye irritation

*Read labels and MSDSs

*Wear appropriate PPE

*Report problems and apply first aid

Question 16

Be Prepared for Emergencies

Answer 16

*Know location of fire alarms and extinguishers

*Know a safe evacuation route

*Walk, don’t run

*Help others evacuate if you can do so safely

*Go to assembly area

*Don’t reenter the building until told it’s safe

Question 17

Know First Aid For Kitchen Injuries

Answer 17

Cuts—wash, disinfect, bandage
Burns—soak in cold running water and cover loosely with damp sterile dressing
Electric shock—check for breathing and administer CPR, if required
Falls—don’t move if broken bones or back or neck pain; keep victim comfortable
Call 911—for serious injuries.

Question 18

Cuts
Burns
Electric shock
Falls
Call 911

Answer 18

Know First Aid For Kitchen Injuries

Question 19

Keep elbows in and wrists straight when performing repetitive tasks like chopping

Answer 19

TRUE

Question 20

Bend at the waist to lift objects and use arm and back muscles to power lift

Answer 20

FALSE

Question 21

To prevent foodborne illness, you only have to wash hands before you start working

Answer 21

FALSE

Question 22

Always read labels on cleaning products

Answer 22

TRUE