Fire (What do you do if one happens?)
- Never leave cooking unattended
2. Incase of pan fire, control the fire by…
- Covering the pan with a lid or a bigger upturned pan
- Turn the heat off
- Spray the pot with a fire extinguisher
Burns/Scalds (How to treat)
- Cool the burn with cool or lukewarm running water for 20 minutes as soon as possible after the injury
2. Cover the burn with cling film
Chemicals
- Do not mix different chemicals
2. Use personal protection equipment (e.g. gloves, face mask) where necessary
Slips/Trips/Falls (how to prevent)
- Clean up spills immediately
2. Keeps walkways and hallways free of debris, clutter and obstacles
Cuts (how to prevent/treat)
- Keep your knives sharp… Slice away from your hand and keep your fingers clear of the blade
2. To treat a cut, wash your hands with soap or antibacterial cleanser to prevent infection… Use direct pressure to stop the bleeding
Heavy Lifting (ex: bag of flour, box)
- Wide Base of Support. Square up to the load with feet placed shoulder-width apart, one foot slightly ahead of the other
2. Never use your back
How to Prevent Food Poisoning
- Use separate cutting boards
2. Keep raw meet separate
Waste Management
- Compost food scraps
2. Recycle
Personal Hygiene
- Wash hands before cooking and between handling raw and ready to eat foods
2. Tie hair back
