1. WORKPLACE SAFETY & EMERGENCIES Ch. 30 HS

2. SAFETY VS. EMERGENCIES  Safety – consists of action taken to prevent accidents and emergencies  Accident – is an unexpected event caused by carelessness or ignorance that results in harm to people or property  Emergency – is an unforeseen event that can cause harm to people and property  Safety Procedures – include everything done to prevent an accident or emergency  Emergency Procedures – include everything done to respond to an emergency that has already occurred

3. THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT Section 2

4. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY  Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHS Act) – requires employers to make the workplace free of hazards that might cause injury or death to employees  Hazard – is a situation that could result in an accident or emergency  Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) – is the federal agency responsible for making sure that the laws and regulations of the OSH Act are followed

5. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY  OSH Act requirement is the RIGHT TO KNOW  Requirement states that the employer must inform all employees about any toxic or dangerous materials that they use in the workplace  For each hazardous substance used in the workplace, the employer must get a material safety data sheet from the manufacturer  Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) – is a form that is completed by the manufacturer for each hazardous substance it makes

7. STATE & LOCAL SAFETY REGULATIONS  Building Codes must be enforced during construction, remodeling, and operation of the business  Certificate of Occupancy – is issued by a city or county building inspector after she or he approves the building for business  Ensure that the foundation is prepared properly and that it can pass a stress test  Also cover fire prevention, structural safety, the size and number of rooms allowed, required exits, cover ventilation, refrigeration, heating, and sanitary equipment for buildings  Fire Safety Codes for building make sure that a building is constructed to minimize the chance of fire and to slow down the spread of fire  Cover construction materials, interior fabrics, entrance and exit requirements, smoke alarm installment and maintenance, fire alarm installation and maintenance, and sprinkler system installation and maintenance

8. STATE & LOCAL SAFETY REGULATIONS  Health Inspections – are regularly conducted by the local health department  Include the kitchen, storage, bar, and restaurant areas  Inspectors look for compliance with sanitation standards, the absence of pests, proper care and handling of food, proper food storage techniques, and correct temperatures of wash water  Liquor License is granted by the state.  Businesses are required to attend safety lessons on the procedures for selling and serving alcoholic beverages  Help protect public from drunk drivers

9. SAFETY & ACCIDENT PREVENTION Section 3

10. CASES OF ACCIDENTS  Four major causes of accidents  A poor accident prevention plan  Employee lack of knowledge and skills  Employee negligence  Employee fatigue  First two are the responsibility of the business  Last two are the responsibility of the employees

11. PREVENTION PROGRAMS  Rules and Policies  Establish a safety committee  Include at least one representative from each department  Safety Training  Compliance – following of rules and policies  Safety Training should cover three areas: general safety rules, specific job-related safety rules, and safety attitude  General safety rules apply to everyone in company  Specific job-related safety training should be tailored to each specific job  All safety training should promote the importance of safety  Safety Inspections  Are part of the job descriptions of many employees in foodservice, security, and engineering  Should be conducted on a regular basis

12. EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY  Negligence – includes behaviors such as carelessness, laziness, ignoring the rules, and improper use of equipment  Prevent negligence by paying attention to their work, asking questions when unsure of what to do, and following all rules and policies  Fatigue – is tiredness that can be caused by physical exertion, stress, or lack of sleep

13. EMERGENCIES Section 4

14. EMERGENCY ACTION PLANS  Emergency Action Plan – is a detailed, usually written, plan that describes what to do in case of an emergency  Five General Categories  Fire  Flammable Liquid – is a liquid that catches fire easily and burns quickly  Natural Disasters  Medical Emergencies  Industrial Accidents  Civil Disturbances

16. EVACUATION PLANS  Evacuation – is the orderly movement of people out of a dangerous location  Covers the following six elements:  Conditions  Chain of Command  Routes and Exits  Clearly marked and well lit  Wide enough to accommodate the number of people  Unobstructed and clear of debris  Unlikely to expose evacuating people to additional hazards  People with Special Needs  Shutdown Duties  Accounting for Employees and Guests

17. MINOR EMERGENCIES IS ONE THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE THE HELP OF AN EXPERT Section 5

18. SMALL FIRES  A fire needs three things to keep burning: fuel, oxygen, and heat  Called the FIRE TRIANGLE  If you remove one, you will extinguish the fire  Fire Extinguisher – is a container filled with materials that will put out a fire  Three basic types of fires:  Paper – Class A fire extinguisher  Combustible – easy to burn  Grease – Class B fire extinguisher  Electrical – Class C fire extinguisher  ABC Extinguisher is a universal fire extinguisher that can be used on all class fires

20. MINOR INJURIES  Minor Injury – is an injury that does not require the help of an expert  Includes small cuts and scrapes, bruises, and small burns  First aid kits should be located where employees can easily access them

21. MAJOR EMERGENCIES Section 6

22. MAJOR EMERGENCIES  Major Emergencies – is an emergency that requires professional help or is life-threatening  Follow General Procedures

24. DISASTERS  Include natural disasters, industrial accidents, and civil disturbances  Weather includes blizzards, hurricanes, lightning, thunderstorms, and tornadoes  Other natural disasters include volcanoes and earthquakes

25. MEDICAL EMERGENCIES  Can happen at anytime, at any place  Hospitality workers should be first aide and CPR trained  CPR – is a first aid procedure to help someone who heart has stopped beating  Calling for Help  Emergency Medical Services (EMS) – consists of emergency medical professionals and medical equipment, which are brought to the scene in an ambulance  Paramedic (Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)) – an emergency medical professional  First Aid – is treatment given to an injured or suddenly ill person before professional medical care arrives  All restaurant works should know the HEIMLICH MANUEVER  Abdominal Thrust – is a first aid procedure designed to force a stuck object out of the throat