Ms. Mullen’s Culinary Arts August 15, 2016

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration EPA The Environmental Protection Agency

Aprons Gloves Shoes Back Braces Occupational back support

Slips and Falls Walk, never run! Wipe up spills immediately Use slip-resistant floor mats Wear slip resistant, closed toe shoes Use safe ladders/stools to reach high shelves Ask for help when handling heavy objects Keep traffic paths clutter free

Cuts Sharp tool safety guidelines Always use knives for their intended purpose only Always cut away from your body Always carry a knife facing down at your side If carrying a knife by someone, say “Sharp knife coming through!” If you drop a knife, DO NOT try to catch it. Let it fall! Hold knives with a firm grip Keep knives sharp Use a cutting board

Cuts Wear protective gloves Wash sharp tools separately from other tools and dishes Never leave knives soaking in the sink Store knives in a kit or on a rack

Burns and Scalds Prevent burns by: Tilting pot lids away from your body Use dry pot holders or oven mitts Turn pot and pan handles away from the front of the range Step aside when you open an oven door Get help moving large, hot containers Always wear appropriate safety clothing Keep oven doors closed Clean ovens when they are cool Keep flammable materials (quick to burn materials) away from hot cooking areas

Back injuries and Strains When lifting heavy objects, use these steps: Bend at your knees Keep your back straight Keep your feet close to the object Center your body over the load Lift straight up, do not jerk your body Set the load down slowly

Turn all switches to the off position Unplug the equipment Follow the manufacturer’s instructions Clean equipment after every use

Be careful around gas appliances Make sure all smoke alarms work properly Store flammable materials away from heat sources Keep water away from electrical outlets Keep exits unlocked and accessible

Fire Extinguishers Hood Systems Sprinkler Systems

Emergency: A potential life threatening situation that usually occurs suddenly First aid: involves assisting and injured person until a medical professional arrives

Check the scene and stay calm Check the victim Call the local emergency number for help Use proper first aid techniques Keep others away from the victim Complete an accident report

Remove the source of heat Cool the burned skin to stop the burning Apply cold water for 5 minutes; do not use ice, this can damage the skin. Never apply ointments, sprays, antiseptics or remedies to the burned area. Bandage the burn as directed in your first aid manual Shock is a serious medical condition in which not enough oxygen reaches tissues

4 types of open wounds: Abrasion Laceration Avulsion Puncture Wound

Wear disposable gloves to protect yourself from infection Place sterile gauze over the wound Apply direct pressure over the sterile gauze to stop the bleeding Raise the limb over the heart

Wear disposable gloves Apply pressure Elevate the area and apply pressure Cover the wound with clean bandages Wash hands thoroughly

Heimlich maneuver: thrusts to the abdomen than can help dislodge something that is stuck in a person’s airway You must be formally trained to use the Heimlich Maneuver Never perform on someone who is pregnant

CPR: Emergency Care that is performed on people who are unresponsive Helps keep oxygen flowing to the brain and heart

Document the details of an emergency General safety audit: Review and inspection of all safety procedures and equipment Take note of: Missing fire extinguishers Blocked hallways or exits Missing safety information Frayed electrical cords