Visual safety guide – Ali

Fire (i.e. what to do if one happens)

If it’s a grease fire, put a lid on it to choke the fire and deprive it of oxygen.

If it’s an electrical fire, try unplugging the device that’s on fire if possible, sometimes it’s the current that keeps the fire alive.

How to Put Out Electrical Fires at Home | Extinguishing Electrical Fires

Burns/Scalds (i.e. how to treat)

Hold under water for 10 minutes to stop the continuing burning sensation.

Why does holding your hand under water help if you burn yourself? – How It  Works

Do not pop the burn blister, as it will leave a scar.

Burn blister: First aid, treatment, and types of burns

Chemicals

Store away from food storage and contact areas, to keep the food safe.

How To Store Chemicals Safely At Home - House Bliss Cleaning

Do not mix two different cleaning substances, to prevent creating a gas that will slowly melt your insides. Which was used in the war.

Cleaning Products You Should Never Mix | Reader's Digest

Slips/Trips/Falls (i.e. how to prevent)

Never running in the lab, to prevent slipping from oil, or tripping.

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Put everything back to where it belongs when not in use to prevent someone from tripping over it.

40 Creative Kitchen Organization Ideas

Cuts (i.e. how to prevent/how to treat)

Point the knife away from yourself, to prevent accidentally stabbing yourself.

How to Use a Paring Knife

Use the three-finger claw technique to keep the knife from the tips of your fingers.

Use a claw grip to save your fingers when cutting veggies - video  Dailymotion

Heavy Lifting (i.e. of a bag of flour) 

Get someone from the group to help lift, to avoid back injury.

How to Lift a Heavy Object Safely: 13 Steps (with Pictures)

Be aware of your surroundings, to prevent bumping into someone or something.

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How to Prevent Food Poisoning

Always use a clean cutting board, to prevent things like salmonella.

Salmonella Sources of Infection

Never put cooked meat on the same surface it was on when it was raw because the bacteria left from when it was raw can transfer

Raw Chicken Breast Images | Free Vectors, Stock Photos & PSD

Waste Management

Having the waste bin in the washing area to be able to more easily dispose of food scraps before rinsing and washing them.

Frequent maintenance to keep bad odors away.

4 Effective Strategies for Reducing Waste Maintenance Costs

Personal Hygiene

Use a hair tie if your hair is long enough to go under your shoulders, to keep your hair from getting into food, and getting your hair dirty.

Glow On Hair Ties 3 Pack | Women's Hair Accessories | lululemon

Use an apron to keep clothes clean from ingredients.

Berkeley Chefs Bib Apron | Chef Works

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