POTENTIAL HAZARDS IN THE KITCHEN

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WHAT DOES THE LAB LOOK LIKE? Many school kitchens look like home. Hazards in the home also apply here! Stoves, knives, small equipment,

electrical appliances, kitchen cabnets, and drawers all hold the potential for injury.

PHYSICAL HAZARDS Cuts Burns Scrapes Electrical shock Poisioning Choking Slips and Falls Fire

BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS Bacteria Yeast Moulds Viruses Fungi Allergic reactions to food

CHEMICAL HAZARDS

Chemical substances Cleaning agents Pesticides Toxic Materials

SAFETY EQUIPMENT Work quietly, efficiently, and safely Know where the fire and emergency

supplies are located Share responsibility with others in your

group Keep the work surfaces tidy Arrange utensils Practice good hygiene

HAND WASHING 101

YOU MUST WASH YOUR HANDS PRIOR TO STARTING THE LAB

Use hot soapy water and lots of soap Wash and rinse while you sing “happy

birthday” Wash the counter where you will be

working before you start.

HAIR Please ensure that your hair is tied back

or neat. Elastics for ladies

CLOTHING Baggy and loose clothing should be

avoided You will cover your clothes with an

apron.

KNIVES Please knives in the drawer with the cutting

edge down Be sure the knife handle is at the front of the

drawer Always use a cutting board Choose the proper size knife and knife type for

the job Always cut away from the body Wash knives one at a time, not with other

tools, and put them away as soon as you are finished.

Whipe knives by moving a cloth from the dull edge to the sharp edge.

IN THE EVENT OF INJURY

Contact Mrs. Shannon immediately First Aid Kit location Accident report forms