Workplace Safety & Emergencies

1. Workplace Safety & Emergencies Ch. 30 HS

2. 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

3. Section 2 The Role of government

4. 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

5. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Section 3 Safety & Accident prevention

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. Section 4 emergencies

14. 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

16. 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

17. Section 5 Minor Emergenciesis one that does not require the help of an expert

18. 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

20. 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

21. Section 6 Major Emergencies

22. Major emergencies • Major Emergencies – is an emergency that requires professional help or is life-threatening • Follow General Procedures

24. disasters • Include natural disasters, industrial accidents, and civil disturbances • Weather includes blizzards, hurricanes, lightning, thunderstorms, and tornadoes • Other natural disasters include volcanoes and earthquakes

25. 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