Ch.20 Workplace Safety and Emergencies
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WORKPLACE
SAFETY &
EMERGENCIES
Ch. 30 HS
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
Section 2
THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT
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
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
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
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
Section 3
SAFETY & ACCIDENT
PREVENTION
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
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
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
Section 4
EMERGENCIES
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
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
Section 5
MINOR EMERGENCIES
IS ONE THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE THE HELP OF
AN EXPERT
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
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
Section 6
MAJOR EMERGENCIES
MAJOR EMERGENCIES
Major Emergencies – is an emergency that requires professional help
or is life-threatening
Follow General Procedures
DISASTERS
Include natural disasters, industrial accidents, and civil disturbances
Weather includes blizzards, hurricanes, lightning, thunderstorms, and
tornadoes
Other natural disasters include volcanoes and earthquakes
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