REQUIREMENT FOR

EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS IN
OPERATIVE KITCHEN
WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY?
 AN EMERGENCY IS A SITUATION THAT POSES
AN IMMEDIATE RISK TO HEALTH, LIFE,
PROPERTY OR ENVIRONMENT.
EMERGENCIES THAT CAN
HAPPEN IN KITCHEN
 FIRE.
 ELECTRIC SHOCK.
 GAS LEAKAGE.
 BURNING FAT AND FIRES IN KITCHEN
 EMERGENCY EVACUATIONS.
 BOMB THREAT.
 DISASTER EMERGENCY
FIRE
HOW TO USE AN EXTINGUISHER?
FIRE PREVENTION IN KITCHEN
1.DONT LEAVE COOKING UNATTENDED.
2.KEEP FLAMMABLE THINGS AWAY FROM
STOVE.
3.DONT STORE THINGS ON TOP OF, IN AND
AROUND OVEN.
4.AVOID WEARING LONG CLOTHES.
IF YOUR CLOTHES CATCHES FIRE, STOP,
DROP AND ROLL.
5.KEEP COOKING APPLIANCES FREE OF FOOD
CRUMBS AND SCRAPS.
IN CASE OF FIRE
1.THINK FAST AND ACT WITH CAUTION.
2.SOUND THE ALARAM.
3.WARN THE PEOPLE.
4.STAND BY.
5. STAY BACK AND OUT OF THE WAY UNLESS
YOU ARE ASKED TO HELP.
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Electric Shock of (human) body with any
source of electricity that causes a sufficient
current through skin , muscles or hair.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
PREVENTION
 CHECK YOUR WIRING INSTALLATION ONCE EVERY FIVE
YEARS.
 DON’T USE APPLIANCES WITH WORN OR DAMAGED WIRING.
 LOOK FOR CE , ISI MARK WHEN BUYING ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT.
 NEVER DRILL HOLES OR FIX NAILS WITHOUT KNOWING
WHAT IS HIDDEN BEHIND THEM.
 SOCKET OUTLETS, SWITCHES SHOULD BE AWAY FROM
WATER.
 DON’T USE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WITH WET HANDS.
 EDUCATING THE PEOPLE REGARDING ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES.
 LEARN TO RESPECT ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRICAL
DEVICES.
STEPS TO FOLLOW IN CASE OF
A ELECTRIC SHOCK
 DON’T ATTEMPT TO MOVE THE VICTIM.
 SWITCH OFF THE CURRENT SOURCE. MOVE THE SOURCE
USING WOOD.
 ATTEND TO THE VICTIM.
 CHECK FOR BREATHING.
 NO BREATHING, DO CARDIO PULMONARY
RESUSCITATION(CPR)
 CALL EMERGENCY MEDICAL AID.
 IF BREATHING, DO PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
 TREAT FOR MINOR BURNS.
 RE-ESTABLISH VITAL FUNCTIONS.
 EXCESSIVE BURNS MAY REQUIRE HOSPITALIZATION.
 SUPPORTIVE CARE MUST BE PROVIDED.
GAS LEAKAGE
PREVENTION OF GAS LEAK
 BY PERIODIC INSPECTIONS OF GAS RELATED
FACILITIES.
SEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE OF
GAS LEAK
 GIVE MAXIMUM VENTILATION.
 IF GAS SMELL IS REALLY INTENSE CLOSE THE
WHOLE HOUSE VALVE AND LEAVE THE AREA.
 IF THE GAS SMELL IS FAINT , CLOSE THE
APPLIANCE VALVE AND WAIT OUTSIDE.
 NO SMOKING & LIGHTING ANY TYPE OF FIRE.
 DON’T SWITCH ON ANY ELECTRIC APPLIANCE.
 DON’T USE MOBILE PHONES.
REASONS FOR GAS LEAK
 LEAVING AN APPLIANCE IN AN UNSAFE
CONDITION.
 USE OF VERY OLD OR BROKEN APPLIANCES.
 POOR INSTALLATION OF NEW APPPLIANCES.
BURNING FAT AND FIRES IN
KITCHEN
COMMON BURN HAZARDS IN
COMMERCIAL KITCHENS
 HOT OIL.
 HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS.
 STEAM.
 INEXPERIENCED WORKERS.
 HOT PLATES.
HOW TO PREVENT KITCHEN
BURNS
 ALWAYS USE OVEN MITTS.
 NEVER TOUCH THE STOVE TOP WITH YOUR
BARE HANDS.
 STAND BACK FROM A HOT PAN WHEN YOU
REMOVE THE LID.
 BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN DRAINING HOT
PASTAS OR POURING HOT LIQUIDS.
 NEVER MIX HOT LIQUIDS IN A BLENDER.
 STAND BACK FROM BOILING LIQUIDS.
 WEAR SAFETY SHOES.
 USE HAND PROTECTION.
DOS & DONTS FOR AVOIDING
BURNING FAT & FIRES IN KITCHEN
 USE CORRECT UTENSIL.
 DON’T DROP FOODS INTO THE FRYER.
 STAND TO THE SIDE WHEN OPENING OVENS &
STEAMERS.
 DON’T LEAVE COOKING UNATTENDED.
 NEVER GET A GLASS OF WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID
WHERE IT CAN SPILL INTO THE FIRE.
 DONT OVERFILL POTS AND PANS.
 OPEN LIDS AWAY FROM YOUR BODY.
 GIVE BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING.
 TRAIN EMPLOYEES TO USE THE EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.
 WEAR ALL PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION
 Emergency evacuation is the immediate and
rapid movement of people away from the
threat or actual occurrence of a hazard.

1. Small scale evacuation

2. Large scale evacuation

RESONS FOR EVACUATION
 Cyclones
 Floods
 Earthquakes

Other reasons include:

• Military attacks
• Industrial attacks
• Fire
• Terrorist attacks
• Nuclear accidents
• Chemical spills
EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN
• PLAN YOUR ESCAPE.
• PRACTICE,PRACTICE,PRACTICE.
• NO HESITATION.
• TOO HOT,DON’T TOUCH.
• STAY LOW AND GO.
• HUDDLE UP
• DONOT GO BACK INSIDE – EVEN IF SOMEONE
IS MISSING.
BOMB THREAT
 A threat is generally defined as a threat,
usually verbal or written, to detonate an
explosive or incendiary device to cause
property damage, death or injuries, whether
or not such a device actually exists.
RESPONDING TO BOMB THREATS
 Listen
 Be calm and courteous
 Don't interrupt the caller
 Obtain as much information possible
 Initiate call trace action(if available) while the call is
ongoing
 Using a pre-arranged signal, notify your supervisor
while the call is still ongoing. Your supervisor should
contact the local police service.
 Complete the form provided below and give it to your
supervisor.
 Inform the police and follow the emergency
evacuation plan.
DISASTER EMERGENCY
 Natural disasters are a reality that the entire
world deals with including floods earthquake
cyclones and even simple short-term power
outages. It is important to be prepared in the
kitchen.
DISASTER SURVIVAL FOOD
PANTRY BASICS
 Stock up your store with :
 Convenience foods
 Canneds foods
 Items having long shelf life like pastas, rice,
dried legumes
 Dehydrated onions, mushrooms, canned
vegetable juices.
 Condensed milk
 Dry soup bases and gravy mixes.
EMERGENCY COOKING
EQUIPMENT
 Solar cooker.
 Charcoal grill.
 Gas barbecue grill.
 Pans and pots.
SURVIVAL FOOD TIPS AND HINTS
 Keep a hard copy of disaster survival recipes.
 Disposable aluminum baking trays, paper plates,
plastic utensils and paper towels will make your
life much easier if there is a water storage.
 Don’t forget to have a supply of plastic bags on
hand for the non-burnable trash.
 A garden can be maintained in the hotel for
fresh vegetables and herbs.
 Buy canned food that can be used without an
emergency.
 Rotate your canned and packaged goods often.
THANK YOU