Food Service Industry Physical Hazards Training March 21, 2012 JasmineAkazawa – Eguchi, RoshanCherian, Lana Elizabeth Fell, AdelJalabi, SinYeeQueenieWan, Wing Sze Sarah Wong
On the Menu… • Introduction about the Industry • Testimonies • Objectives • Hazards and Controls • General Policies • Conclusion
Food Service Industry
Testimonies
Objectives • Understand the different hazards the industry possesses • Recognize controls to prevent hazards • Raise awareness in the workplace • Most importantly… DO NOT KILL YOURSELF!
Noise Hazards
Noise Hazards • The food industry can be a very noisy environment and could potentially cause serious harm to individuals • If you have to raise your voice to talk to someone standing one metre away, then you know there is a noise problem.
Noise Sources in the Food Industry Possible noise sources in the food industry can include: • Cooking processes • Dish washers • Beeping signals • Coffee grinders • Music in bars and clubs • Food processing machines
Processing Factories • Many food industries produce noise levels that are above the safe levels dictated by government legislations. • Industries such as bakery, dairy and confectionary industries have processes that emit hazardous noise levels from 85dB(A)-95dB(A) • Industries such as milling, drink production and the meat industries emit up to a 100dB(A) of noise levels.
Canadian Legislation • Each Canadian jurisdiction has a noise criterion level, often abbreviated as Lc. • This level refers to the fixed noise level permitted for a full shift of eight hours. • This varies between 85 dB(A) and 90 dB(A) depending on each jurisdiction.
Danger of High Noise Levels • Hearing impairment • Loss over long-term exposure • Negative effect on the cardiovascular system • Increase of blood pressure • Increase levels of catecholamines in blood (including adrenaline) which are associated with stress levels
Control For Noise • Legal duty to protect employees from all noise related risks at work including: • Conducting a risk assessment • Carrying out noise measurements • Implement a program to effectively measure, monitor, and/or eliminate or control the source of noises.
Protect Your Ears! • Employers should then ensure that PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is in place. • Special food industry approved earmuffs.
Question Time! What is the Canadian federal noise regulation criterion?
Thermal Stress • Definition • Effects • Fainting • Heat Cramps • Heat Exhaustion • Heat Stroke http://www.chinafoodmenu.com/uploads/allimg/111026/image317.jpg
Thermal Stress • Engineering Controls • Ventilation • Air Conditioning • Mechanical Assistance • Administrative Controls • Exposure Time • Acclimatization • Regulation of Temperature • Placement of Workers • Diet • Personal Protective Equipment • Attire
Burns • Causes • Hot surfaces and objects • Spilling and splashing • Open flame • Flammable materials http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AraCqscFtRE/SxPdygQDFVI/AAAAAAAAABE/Ezsyggi3pwM/s1600/sup+2nd.jpg
Burns • Controls • Storage of flammable items should be far away from open flames • Not use defective equipment/cords • Surfaces cleaned regularly • Avoid overcrowding • Stop, drop and roll if catch on fire • Know exits in workplace • Dry items before placing in hot oil and place items slowly • Handles of pots not sticking out • PPE: mitts and dry clothes • Open lids away from body • Do not stand on equipment • Do not store items above cooking area • Avoid loose clothing
Question Time! At what age should a worker be more careful in getting a heat-stress injury?
Slips, Trips and Falls
Slips, Trips and Falls • Single most common cause of accidents and injury in the workplace, accounting for over a third of all major injuries at work • Out of the workers that get injured, 80% are from slips • Workers’ Compensation boards reported 32,337 time-loss injuries in 2001 • Slips - third largest category for time-loss injuries, and a significant number are slip-falls.
Common Sources of Slippery Floors • Dish washing overspray or run-off • Leaking equipment or pipes • Food debris • Spillage from transport of open containers such as those holding fryer grease or oils.
Falling from Heights • Working from heights • Risk of falling from higher level surface • Increase chances of serious injury such as concussions, broken limbs or • Employees can be injured falling from ladders, platforms, roofs, stairs and warehouse racks.
Slip and Fall Prevention • The Three Point Contact Method System • Dry methods for cleaning floors • Slip-resistant shoes • Placing safety lips around table edges • The “Clean As You Go” Policy
Question Time! Out of workers that are injured every day, what percent are as a result of slips, trips, and falls in the workplace? A.) 40% B.) 80% C.) 65%
Cuts • The main hazard in the food service industry is knives • Can result in cuts, punctures and amputations • Three main areas of control: • The work station • Selecting the knife • Proper knife handling
Work station • Keep work station clear of clutter • Ensure cutting surface is secure • Store knives safely and correctly
Selecting a Knife • Select the right knife for the job • Inspect knife before use
Knife Handling • Hold the knife in your dominant hand • Keep the fingers of your non-dominant hand curled and out of the way • Cut away from your body • Do not try and catch a falling knife
Personal Protective Equipment
Question Time! Which hand should you hold a knife with?
Overexertion • Injuries from the application of force to an object or person • Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying which in turn results in muscle or joint injuries.
Statistics • Within the restaurant industry, injuries arising from overexertion contribute to 14% of total time-loss claims • Most prone to overexertion accidents • Chefs and Cooks – 32 % • Kitchen – 31% • Waiters – 15%
Controls
Controls – Food Service Staff
Controls – Food Service Staff Try and reduce travel by using carts to transport stacks of dishes • Try and reduce travel by using carts to transport stacks of dishes
Control – Kitchen Staff
Question Time! Which of the following is not a control for overexertion? • Using bigger garbage bags • Using additional employees • Using access frames
General Policies • Report every injury • Any violence, horseplay, gambling, firearms or use of alcoholic beverages is prohibited • Must wear proper clothing a. non slip shoes should be worn at all times. • Use special safety equipmentfor your protection when required
Need more? For more information, contact your supervisor as well as your employee handbook. Stay safe and work safe!
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