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Food Services Safety Updated

Learn how to work safely in food preparation and foodservice workplaces.

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Food Services Safety

Summary


Section I

Safety Tips

  1. Safety Tips for New Employees
  2. Safety Tips for Supervisors
  3. New Employee Safety Training

Section II

Monitoring Health and Safety Performance

  1. Safety Inspections
  2. Hazard Reporting
  3. Incident Investigation and Reporting
  4. First Aid

Section III

Common Hazards and Safety Tips

  1. Cuts
  2. Burns and Scalds
  3. Slips and Falls
  4. Exposure to Hazardous Products
  5. Electrical Safety
  6. Fire Prevention and Protection

Section IV

Kitchen Equipment Safety

  1. Cutting, Chopping and Mixing
  2. Cooking Equipment
  3. Foodservice and Storage

Section V

Ergonomics: Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) and Safe Work Practices

  1. Causes and Symptoms of MSDs
  2. Suggested Work Practices to Prevent MSDs
  3. Working in a Sitting Position
  4. Working in a Standing Position
  5. Preventing Back Injury
  6. Manual Lifting

Section VI

Walking and Working Surfaces

  1. Floors
  2. Stairways
  3. Ladders
  4. Storage Areas
  5. Refrigerators and Freezers

Section VII

Personal Protective Equipment

  1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  2. Clothing
  3. Aprons
  4. Footwear
  5. Hand Protection
  6. Eye Protection
  7. Respirators

Section VIII

Work Environment

  1. Ventilation
  2. Lighting
  3. Noise
  4. Heat

Section IX

Employee Hygiene and Food Safety

  1. Personal Hygiene
  2. Cleaning and Sanitizing Kitchens
  3. Food Safety

Section X

Preventing Violence

  1. Violence Prevention Program
  2. Robbery Prevention
  3. Dealing with Difficult Customers
  4. Working Alone

Section XI

Health and Safety Legislation

  1. Canadian OH&S Legislation
  2. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

Section XII

Information Sources

  1. General Health and Safety Questions
  2. Canadian Government Departments Responsible for Occupational Health and Safety
  3. Foodservice Safety Websites

Appendix

Information Sources

  • A1. Sample Kitchen Inspection Form
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Description

Designed and written as a practical workplace training and reference tool, this 166-page pocket guide is filled with clear-language text including safety tips, charts, diagrams, checklists and illustrations.

Objectives

This is your guide to working safely in food preparation and foodservice workplaces. It will help you to:

  • Recognize workplace hazards
  • Prevent incidents and injuries through safe work practices and the use of personal protective equipment
  • Handle incidents and emergencies
  • Understand your duties and rights as outlined in occupational health and safety legislation
  • Contact government departments to find health and safety information

Target Audience

This guide is for anyone who works in food preparation and foodservice organizations such as hotels, restaurants, catering facilities, commercial kitchens and fast food establishments. It's a handy work companion for workers, supervisors, managers, and health and safety committee members.

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