Monthly Archives: September 2018
Safety First Visual Guide – Rees Racho
Safety Guide on 9 different areas:
Fire;
Make sure there are no flammable objects in the microwave when using it
Make sure flammable objects are not near the element on the stove
Burns and Scalds:
Pull up sleeves when cooking
make sure dangling hair is nowhere near the heat because it could catch on fire
Chemicals:
Make sure not to combine cleaning chemicals because it could create deadly gas
Make sure to label all chemicals to prevent using the wrong chemical for cleaning
Slip/Trips/Falls:
Clean up spills quickly
Make sure shoe laces are tied and apron is tied
Cuts:
Make sure when cutting to use the ‘claw’ finger positioning
Always cut away from yourself
Heavy lifting:
Lift with your knees
If something is too heavy or awkward to carry have someone help
How to prevent food poisoning:
Make sure to clean your hands after using egg or raw meat
Do not use the same container for cooked meat and raw meat, same with eggs
Waste management:
Learn what can and ant go in the compost
Use your compost bin in your unit so you don’t have to keep going back and forth to the big bin
Personal Hygiene:
If you’re sick stay away from food or wear a face mask
Make sure your hands are clean before you touch any food