Transcript of WORKPLACE SAFETY & EMERGENCIES Ch. 30 HS. SAFETY VS. EMERGENCIES Safety – consists of action...
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- WORKPLACE SAFETY & EMERGENCIES Ch. 30 HS
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- 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
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- THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT Section 2
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- SAFETY & ACCIDENT PREVENTION Section 3
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- EMERGENCIES Section 4
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- 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
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- 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
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- MINOR EMERGENCIES IS ONE THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE THE HELP OF AN
EXPERT Section 5
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- 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
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- 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
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- MAJOR EMERGENCIES Section 6
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- MAJOR EMERGENCIES Major Emergencies is an emergency that
requires professional help or is life-threatening Follow General
Procedures
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- DISASTERS Include natural disasters, industrial accidents, and
civil disturbances Weather includes blizzards, hurricanes,
lightning, thunderstorms, and tornadoes Other natural disasters
include volcanoes and earthquakes
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- 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
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