CHAPTER Images shutterstock.com 6 Safeguarding Health Part 2

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Eating Safely When Eating Out Most reported foodborne illness cases occur in A restaurant’s exterior, interior, and employees should Food should look and smell

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Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Preventing Chemical Poisonings Children are most Do not place cleaning chemicals Keep a In a case of poisoning, call the nearest poison control center immediately

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Preventing Cuts Keep knives sharp; Never put fingers near Wear rubber gloves when To treat a cut,

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Preventing Burns and Fires Burns can be caused by Fires can be caused by malfunctioning electrical appliances continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Preventing Burns and Fires Ensure pot handles are turned Install a smoke alarm and To treat burns, © Chris Hohne/Shutterstock

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Preventing Falls Use a step stool or ladder to reach Wipe up spills Keep floors clear of clutter When someone falls, Do not move the victim if

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Preventing Electric Shock Electric shock can be caused by Do not touch electrical items Do not overload electrical outlets or Do not use continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Preventing Electrical Shock If someone receives an electric shock,

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Preventing Choking Choking occurs when Chew food thoroughly Avoid talking and laughing Do not give young children small, Learn how to perform the

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Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. 1.Name four symptoms commonly associated with foodborne illness Review

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. 2.What are the four basic steps to food safety? Review

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. 3.Give two examples each for preventing kitchen accidents related to chemical poisonings, cuts, burns and fires, falls, electric shocks, and choking. Review

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. 4.How should a burn be treated? Review

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. abdominal thrust. A procedure used to save choking victims. bacteria. Single-celled or noncellular microorganisms that live almost everywhere. contaminant. A substance that may be harmful that has accidentally gotten into food. Glossary

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. cross-contamination. The transfer of harmful bacteria from one food to another food. foodborne illness. A disease transmitted by food. microorganism. A living substance so small it can be seen only under a microscope. Glossary

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. sanitation. Maintaining clean conditions to prevent disease and promote good health. toxin. Poison. Glossary