DIVISION OF SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY NUTRITION KENTUCKY ONE

Area Three: Safe Food Handling Practices, Sanitation, Workplace Safety and First Aid • At

Safety Hazards in the Child Nutrition Work Area Accidents are always waiting to happen.

Common Categories of Kitchen Injuries Chemical Exposure Slips, Trips, & Falls Strains and Sprains

Prevention: Slips, Trips, and Falls • Keep the Floors Clean • Keep the Floor

First Aid: Slips, Trips, and Falls Never move a fall victim. Call for help

Hazard: Strains & Sprains Bend properly to prevent strains and sprains. Always lift with

First Aid: Strains & Sprains If the injury involves the neck or back, do

Hazard: Cuts & Lacerations Be aware and alert of the many hazards in the

First Aid: Cuts & Lacerations If an accident occurs, follow the steps for first

Hazards: Fires & Burns There are many opportunities in the school cafeteria for fire

First Aid: Fires & Burns Stop, Drop, and Roll procedures are key if a

Hazard: Electric Shocks Be mindful of all the electrical hazards in your work area.

First Aid: Electric Shocks Do NOT touch someone who is experiencing electrical shock. Call

First Aid: Chemical Exposure Call the Poison Control Center in case of chemical exposure.

Today we have learned to: 1. Identify safety hazards in the food service area.

DIVISION OF SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY NUTRITION KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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DIVISION OF SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY NUTRITION KENTUCKY ONE CERTIFICATION COURSE Area Three: Safe Food Handling Practices, Sanitation, Workplace Safety and First Aid

Area Three: Safe Food Handling Practices, Sanitation, Workplace Safety and First Aid • At the end of this lesson, participants will be able to: 1. Identify safety hazards in the food service area. 2. Understand ways to prevent accidents from occurring. 3. Understand how to respond appropriately when safety issues arise.

Safety Hazards in the Child Nutrition Work Area Accidents are always waiting to happen. It is important to be mindful of hazards in your environment.

Common Categories of Kitchen Injuries Chemical Exposure Slips, Trips, & Falls Strains and Sprains Electric Shocks Choking Burns Cuts and Lacerations

Hazard: Slips, Trips, and Falls

Prevention: Slips, Trips, and Falls • Keep the Floors Clean • Keep the Floor Dry • Be Aware and Be Careful • Conduct daily inspections to identify hazard areas.

First Aid: Slips, Trips, and Falls Never move a fall victim. Call for help immediately.

Hazard: Strains & Sprains Bend properly to prevent strains and sprains. Always lift with your legs and not your back.

Prevention: Strains & Sprains

First Aid: Strains & Sprains If the injury involves the neck or back, do NOT move the injured person. Call for help immediately.

Hazard: Cuts & Lacerations Be aware and alert of the many hazards in the work area that could cause a cut or laceration injury.

Prevention: Cuts & Lacerations

First Aid: Cuts & Lacerations If an accident occurs, follow the steps for first aid. Remember to wear a glove over the injured hand.

Hazards: Fires & Burns There are many opportunities in the school cafeteria for fire and burn hazards.

Prevention: Fires & Burns

First Aid: Fires & Burns Stop, Drop, and Roll procedures are key if a coworker has clothing catch on fire. Place burn areas under cold, running water.

Hazard: Electric Shocks Be mindful of all the electrical hazards in your work area.

Prevention: Electric Shocks

First Aid: Electric Shocks Do NOT touch someone who is experiencing electrical shock. Call for help immediately.

Hazard: Chemical Exposure

Prevention: Chemical Exposure

First Aid: Chemical Exposure Call the Poison Control Center in case of chemical exposure. Keep the chemical container to provide accurate information to the control center operator.

Hazard and Prevention: Choking

First Aid: Choking

Today we have learned to: 1. Identify safety hazards in the food service area. 2. Understand ways to prevent accidents from occurring. 3. Understand how to respond appropriately when safety issues arise.

DIVISION OF SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY NUTRITION KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION