1. Chapter 2: Safety
Ms. Pietraszewski

2. The 6 most common accidents that happen in the kitchen.
Chemical Poisonings
Cuts
Burns & Fires
Falls
Electrical Shock
Choking

3. Chemical Poisonings Prevention Treatment
Keep in are where children cannot reach
Keep medication out of the kitchen
Keep labels on bottle in case of emergency to tell the doctor what chemicals are in the products
Treatment
Call physician immediately; with no label call poison control

4. Cuts Four types Abrasions Lacerations Avulsions Punctures A minor cut
Cut or tear in the skin
Avulsions
A cut that removes a piece of skin or part of the body
Punctures
A wound that creates a deep hole in the skin

5. Cuts Prevention Use knives properly
Do not try to catch a falling knife
Never put your fingers near beaters, food processor

6. Burns and Fires Prevention Treatment Use pot holders
Open lids away from you to avoid steam burns
Turn off stove/oven
Avoid multiple plug adapters
Do not hang towels near the range
Wear tight fitting clothes/sleeves rolled up
Do not leave grease pans unattended
Treatment
Place burn under cold water immediately

7. Fires Grease Fire: Do not add water; put a lid on it.
If you have no lid, sprinkle baking soda on it

8. Strains, Sprains and Falls
Are the result of twisting or wrenching your body out of its normal position
Treatment
Rest the injured part of the body.
If possible, elevate the injury to keep the swelling down.
Apply ice.

9. Avoiding Slips and Falls
Look where you are going
Keep floors and walkways clean, dry, and free from obstructions.
Whenever you see liquid on the floor, clean it up immediately.
Use mops or absorbent materials before cleaning.

10. Handling knives and other Cutting Tools
Keep knives sharp as you work
Pass the knife by laying it down on a flat surface with the handle extending to the person receiving the knife.
When carrying a knife, walk carefully with the blade pointed down and the knife held close to your side
When working with a machine, keep hands and limbs away from the blade
Unplug when cleaning the machine
Clean up broken glass right away

11. Electrical Shock Never pull a plug by the cord
Use the right kind of outlet for the right kind of plug
Never overload an outlet.
Do not touch an outlet with wet hands
Treatment
Immediately disconnect the appliance
Use a non-conducting material to pull the victim away from the electrical source (wood, dry cloth, rope)

12. Choking
Heimlich maneuver: Emergency procedure performs to remove obstruction from the throat of a chocking victim.
Exert pressure on the abdomen forcing the diaphragm upward
Prevention:
Chew food thoroughly
Avoid Talking and laughing while eating

13. OSHA
Occupation Safety and Health Administration: a federal agency that is charged with keeping the workplace safe
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): requires food-service operations to track any chemicals that pose a risk to health
Hazard communication Standard (HCS): “Right to Know”-makes businesses tell the employees what chemicals they are working with