Stay safe in the kitchen

Stay safe in the kitchen

Stay safe in the kitchenBy jajang mawardy

Good morning every oneIn a kitchen, an accident is always waiting to happen; it only needs an opportunity and there are plenty of those in a typical restaurant kitchen: slippery floors, knives and other sharp tools, hot surfaces, heavy pieces of movable equipment, awkward food packages, and congested quarters. Add to those dangers the flurry of activity during a lunch or dinnertime rush, and a kitchen is the prime setting for a serious incident. In this very fast-paced industry, peoples focus may be on other things preparing meals, serving meals, serving customers so it is important for employees and supervisors to constantly reinforce good safety techniques. I believe that safety awareness is a very important first step in the kitchen, rather like reading a safety manual before you operate a new appliance. Also, safety in the kitchen was a topic that was discussed on my very first day of culinary school, although at first I didnt understand why.1

Dangerous work place

When spills occur, clean them up immediately and post caution or wet floor signs around the area until the floor is dry. Where necessary, treat floors with slip-resistant coatings or chemical treatments.

Preventing falls encourage professional language when employees are moving through crowded areas. Phrases such as behind you, hot and corner help prevent collisions and subsequent falls.2

SpecificAwarnesPreventingKnowledge of EquipmentTeam Support

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Preventing of Injuries

Common injuries in the kitchen:

CutsBurns and FireFalls

Introduction : Introduction More accidents occur in kitchen than any other place. Most accidents can be prevented with some thought, pre-planning and attention to detail. We will cover: How to prevent injuries in the kitchen Preventing Injuries : Preventing Injuries Common injuries in the kitchen: Cuts Burns and fires Falls Poisoning/Chemical Hazards

Preventing Cuts : eventing CutPrs Using knives safely: Use a cutting board; cut food away from your body If the knife falls, let it drop Wash knives separately Use a sharp knife Store knives separately from other utensils

Preventing Cuts : Preventing Cuts Removing broken glass safely: Sweep broken glass into dustpan immediately Wipe the area with several damp paper towels to remove glass particles Place broken glass and paper towels into a paper bag and place in the garbage

Preventing Burns : Preventing Burns Use cookware safely: Turn panhandles inward on a range Use thick, dry potholders when handling hot pans Open lids: tilt away from you to allow steam to escape Pull the rack from the oven out before removing hot cookware

Preventing Fires : Preventing Fires Avoid fires in the kitchen: Wear short sleeved shirts Tie long hair back Keep towels, potholders and other flammable materials away from the stove and oven Do not leave the kitchen while cooking Have a working smoke detector near the kitchen Clean kitchen regularly

Preventing Fires : Preventing Fires Putting out small fires: Small pan fires Use larger lid to smother Use baking soda Clothing Fires Stop, drop and roll Always have a fire extinguisher readily available!! Grease Fires

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Preventing Cuts Using Knives safely

Use cutting boardCut food away from your bodyIf the knife falls,let it dropWash knives separatlyUse a sharf knifeStore knives separatly from other utencils






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Preventing Cuts Removing broken glass safely

Sweep broken glass in to dustpan immediatlyWipe the area with several damp paper towels to remove glass particlesPlace broken glass and paper towels into a paper bag and place in the garbage





Preventing Fires : Preventing Fires Putting out small fires: Small pan fires Use larger lid to smother Use baking soda Clothing Fires Stop, drop and roll Always have a fire extinguisher readily available!! Grease Fir6

Preventing Burns and Fire Preventing BurnsPreventing FiresTurn panhandles inward on a rangeUse thick,dry potholders when handling hot pansOpen lids away from you to allow steam to escape Pull the rack from the oven out before removing hot cookware

Stop,drop & roll1 metre safety zoneKeep stove,burners and oven clean at all the timeWhatch what you heatWear proper cloth




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Cleen up spills immideatlyWear appropriate shoes Pay attention to floor surfaceDont rushPost wet floor signed on wet floor surfaceEncourage professional language when moving through crowded area

Preventing Falls

Preventing falls encourage professional language when employees are moving through crowded areas. Phrases such as behind you, hot and corner help prevent collisions and subsequent falls.signtheWhen spills occur, clean them up immediately and post caution or wet floors around the area until the floor is dry. Where necessary, treat floors with slip-resistant coatings or chemical treatments.

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Know your equipmentRead the manual handbook and handling properlyKeep stove, burners and oven clean and tidySwitch off all ellectrical power and gas when closingLern how to use knive properly

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Team support

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Stay safe in the kitchen