Kitchen Safety Session Objectives Identify kitchen hazards

Kitchen Safety

Session Objectives Identify kitchen hazards Follow safe work practices to prevent accidents Prevent foodborne illness Act effectively in an emergency Apply appropriate first aid for kitchen injuries © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0812

Slips, trips, and falls ` Kitchen Hazards Cuts Amputations Slips, trips, and falls Burns Cuts MSDs Amputations Burns Electric Shock MSDs Electric Shock Fires Food prep by-products Cleaning materials Foodborne disease/toxins © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0812

Accident Prevention • Know the hazards • • • © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0812 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 over loads you carry © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0812

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 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0812

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 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0812

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 grounding plug Don’t let grease or dirt build up © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0812

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 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0812

Kitchen Safety Review: Match Game Burns Amputations Shock Cuts Grease fires Chemical exposure Slips and falls © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0812

Kitchen Safety Review Do you understand: • Kitchen hazards? • Accident prevention strategies? • Slips, trips, and falls prevention? • Working safely with kitchen equipment? • Electric shock prevention? • Kitchen fire prevention? © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0812

Watch Out For Burn Hazards Hot surfaces Flames FOG Hot water Steam Cooking foods © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0812

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 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0812

Recognize MSD Hazards • Repetitive motions • Reaching • Lifting • Awkward postures © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0812

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 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0812

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 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0812

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 crosscontamination © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0812

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 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0812

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 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0812

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 © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0812

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. © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0812

Kitchen Safety Review: True or False? Keep elbows in and wrists straight when performing repetitive tasks like chopping Bend at the waist to lift objects and use arm and back muscles to power lift To prevent foodborne illness, you only have to wash hands before you start working Always read labels on cleaning products © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0812

Kitchen Safety Review Do you understand: • How to prevent burns? • How to minimize MSD risk? • Safe lifting technique? • Prevention of foodborne illness? • Working safely with cleaning products? • Emergency response? • First aid for injuries? © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0812

Key Points to Remember Working in the kitchen exposes you to many hazards By recognizing potential hazards and taking simple safety precautions, you can prevent accidents and injuries All kitchen employees should know how to respond effectively in an emergency © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0812