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MEASURES
GROUP 2 : PRESENTATIONS
Burns are tissue damage that results from ,
heat
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BURNS
or electrical contact Burns can be minor medical
problems or -
life threatening emergencies . The
of the damage .
Kitchen burns can happen very easily — while taking a hot pan
Always use oven mitts when taking things out of the oven or removing things from the
stove . Protective mitten types are good for taking things out of the oven because they
Be very careful when draining hot pasta or pouring hot liquids like soup from a pot into a
bowl . A splatter of boiling water , hot soup , or hot oil can burn you .
Never mix hot liquids in a blender . They can explode out of the blender container , even
and burn you , so keep your distance and wear long sleeves .
Keep pot handles turned inward . If the handles point out over the edge of the stove ,
someone could bump them and send a pan full of hot food flying .
CUTS IN KITCHEN
hazard .
Precautionary Measures
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Enforce proper knife storage Have a specific place for storing knives , like a
Slice away from the body ,
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Use a knife for its intended purpose
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Keep knives sharp A dull blade has a tendency to slip
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Know the proper way to walk with a knife Carry the knife with the blade away
on the counter and let the other employee pick it up
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Slips happen when there isn t enough friction or traction between your feet and the surface you re ’
walking on . Common causes of slips include wet or oily floors , spills , loose or unanchored mats .
Slips Trips Fall Trips happen when your foot strikes an object , causing you to lose your balance . Workers trip due to
a variety of reasons , including clutter in walkways , poor lighting , uncovered cables , drawers being
obstacles .
Keep filing cabinets and desk drawers shut when not in
use.
Cover cables or cords in walkways .
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Replace burnt out light bulbs promptly .
Consider installing abrasive floor mats or replacing worn
flooring .
Encourage workers to wear comfortable , properly fitted
shoes .
Lifting at the Kitchen
Lift the object smoothly and slowly keeping it close to your body