THC 2 (KITCHEN SAFETY) Flashcards
Slips, trips, and falls
Cuts
Amputations
Burns
MSDs
Electric Shock
Fires
Food prep by-products
Cleaning materials
Foodborne disease/toxins
Kitchen Hazards
Accident Prevention
*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
Keep on Your Feet
*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
Knives and Other Sharp Implements
*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
Prevent Amputations And Equipment Injuries
*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
Prevent Electrical Fires And Shocks
*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
Take Steps to Prevent Other Fires, Too
*Don’t leave flammables near hot surfaces
*Clean grease traps frequently
*Use caution when frying or deep-frying
*Keep a fire extinguisher handy
Take Precautions To Prevent Burns
*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
Kitchen Safety Review:
Match Game
Burns
Amputations
Shock
Cuts
Grease fires
Chemical exposure
Slips and falls
Watch Out For Burn Hazards
*Hot surfaces
*Flames
*FOG
*Hot water
*Steam
*Cooking foods
Recognize MSD Hazards
*Repetitive motions
*Reaching
*Lifting
*Awkward postures
Minimize the Risk of MSDs
*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
Safe Lifting
*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
Handle Food Carefully to Prevent Contamination
*Change gloves or wash hands when handling different foods
*Make sure containers and utensils are clean
*Clean work surfaces to prevent cross-contamination
Prepare Food Properly to Prevent Foodborne Illness
*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
Work Safely With Cleaning Products
*Some cleaning products can cause skin or eye irritation
*Read labels and MSDSs
*Wear appropriate PPE
*Report problems and apply first aid
Be Prepared for Emergencies
*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
Know First Aid For Kitchen Injuries
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.
Cuts
Burns
Electric shock
Falls
Call 911
Know First Aid For Kitchen Injuries
Keep elbows in and wrists straight when performing repetitive tasks like chopping
TRUE
Bend at the waist to lift objects and use arm and back muscles to power lift
FALSE
To prevent foodborne illness, you only have to wash hands before you start working
FALSE
Always read labels on cleaning products
TRUE
