It’s healthy It’s required by law It’s good business Kitchen Safety It’s healthy It’s required by law It’s good business Food safety is very important for many reasons. Number one-- is health! You can become sick or make other people sick if you do not follow safety practices. For this reason the law requires that anyone who handles food has to learn about food/kitchen safety. To work in a business that handles food you must pass a test called the food handlers test. For food businesses it is important to keep their customers happy and safe so that they return. If they have a good reputation for cleanliness and safety their business will flourish.

Danger in the Kitchen FIRES FALLS CUTS BURNS SHOCKS

There are 3 Types of Fires GARBAGE ELECTRIC GREASE

Garbage fires They usually happen when you put something hot or smoldering into a garbage can. They can also happen when chemicals from cleaners combine.

Preventing Garbage Fires NEVER put anything hot into a garbage can Keep trash cans away from anything that may accidentally fall and cause fires –cleaners, paper towels or hot utensils

Putting out a Garbage Fire Remain Calm If fire is small ……use water If fire is larger--Use a Fire Extinguisher

Using the Fire Extinguisher Pull the Pin at the top of the extinguisher. Aim at the base of the fire, not the flames. Squeeze the lever slowly. If the handle is released, the discharge will stop. Sweep from side to side. Using a sweeping motion, move the fire extinguisher back and forth until the fire is completely out.

Preventing Electric Fires Check for frayed cords on appliances BEFORE you use them Do not place cords near a heat source Do not overload the outlets

NO! NO! NO!

Putting out an Electric Fire Do not use water on an electric fire Smother with baking soda or use a fire extinguisher

Remember to ……………… Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep

Appliance Fires If a fire occurs in the microwave. close the door and unplug it If a fire occurs in the oven close the door and turn off the heat

Grease Fires Grease and Oil are very hot You cannot put out a grease fire with water Grease fires can spread easily and quickly!

Preventing Grease Fires Heat oil slowly. The quickest way for grease to catch fire is for it to be heated too quickly Keep things away from oil that is heating Add foods to hot grease carefully and gently

Never put water in hot oil Never leave hot oil unattended Adjust burner flames to cover only the bottom of the pot Keep your stove and oven free from grease buildup

Stopping a Grease Fire Remain Calm Turn off heat source Slide a lid over the pan to cover it completely For small fires cover with baking soda ----- Meeting Notes (9/13/11 14:00) ----- Go over evacuation procedures & assign a saftey bag monitor.

Evacuation If a fire becomes too big to handle you must leave the area…..

Common Flammable Items Be aware that many common items can cause fires Hairspray Nail Polish Perfumes Greasy Cleaning Loose Aprons Products clothing

Other Common Sense Tips Set your pot handles away from the flames Keep all flammables away from the stove Keep Metals out of the Microwave Wear clothing that wont drape in the fire ----- Meeting Notes (9/13/11 14:00) ----- Begin this topic by showing video "Slips, trips, & Falls"

Preventing Slips and Falls Wear proper shoes – rubber sole, closed toe Clean up Spills -make people aware of wet floors Report damaged floors such as holes bumps or cracks

Use Rubber Mats Slow down ….Don’t run Use a step stool or ladder to reach items that are high Close all drawers, door and cabinets

Cuts There are many things that can cause cuts in the kitchen : Cans- Can Lids- and Can Openers Cutting Strips on boxes of foil and plastic wrap Wooden crates Box Openers and Utility Knives Machinery with Blades, Slicers, Grinders, Choppers, Blenders

Most cuts in the kitchen come from …… BROKEN GLASS & KNIVES

What to do if you break glass Sweep all pieces into a paper bag Be careful not to touch glass with hands When you are finished swipe area with a damp paper towel Dry area with paper towel

Handling Knives Safely Keep knives sharpened Never touch knife blades Use a knife only for its intended purpose

Walking and Passing To pass a knife, place it on a sanitized surface and let the other person pick it up by the handle Carry knives with the cutting edge angled slightly away from your body

When Cutting….. Place a damp cloth or mat under a cutting board to help prevent it from slipping If your cutting is interrupted, place your knife on a flat and secure surface Never try to catch a falling knife, just step out of the way

Cleaning and Storing Knives Never leave knives soaking under water Store knives properly in racks, scabbards or sheaths

Burns When opening a lid – lift it like a hinge away from you When opening the oven face away from it so the heat does not burn your face Move oven racks before turning oven on Use a dry pot holder, wet can cause steam burns

Never move a pot of hot oil, wait for it to cool first Ask for help when carrying a heavy pot Shout “hot pot” when moving a hot pot Shout “behind” when you are moving behind the cook

SHOCKS To avoid shock: Water and Electricity don’t mix Don’t use Metal in the Microwave Don’t put foreign objects into electric outlets

Keys to Safety Accidents can be prevented Accidents have serious results You have a large responsibility to keep yourself safe You have a large responsibility to keep your class-mates, customers, and employees safe