Safe Work Practices pt.1
What does PPE stand for? and give a relevant example
Personal Protective Equipment
Who's responsibility is it to maintain a safe workplace?
Every ones
What temperature range is the danger zone?
5 - 60C
What should you do with your long hair in the kitchen?
Tie it up
In Australia what is the phone number we use to call emergency services?
000
What is the correct technique for lifting items in the workplace?
planning the lift, keeping a straight back, bending your knees to squat down, and using your leg muscles to raise the load smoothly
Food stored in a freezer should be kept at or below what temperature?
-18C
You notice that food has been kept out of the fridge for more than 2 hours but less than 4 hours. What action should be taken with this food?
Use immediately
What does SDS stand for? & give an example.
Safety data sheet - documents that contain detailed information about chemical substances eg, cleaning chemicals for the coffee machine, kitchen floors & benches
What does PCBU stand for?
Person conducting a business or undertaking
What does HACCP stand for?
Hazard Analysis Critical control point
What is the role of a food safety supervisor?
oversee daily hygiene practices, manage food risks, and ensure a business complies with food safety laws
What does SOPs stand for? and provide an explanation.
Standard operating procedure - step by step instructions designed to help workers carry out a process or operate machinery or equipment.
Give an example of a formal and an informal report of WHS issues.
Formal: Written incident report
Informal: Discussion with supervisor
Which legislation covers food safety in NSW?
Food Act 2003 (NSW)
What should be done if someone is suffering from anaphylaxis?
lay them flat immediately, administer an adrenaline auto-injector (such as an EpiPen), and call Triple Zero (000) for an ambulance
What are the 4 costs of workplace injury?
Human, Social, Economic, Organisational
Name 1 internal and 1 external source of WHS information.
Internal: colleagues, health and safety representative, WHS induction process, WHS committee and WHS officers
External: legislation and government regulations, professional associations, Safe Work Australia, Safe Work NSW, local councils and unions
Hygienic risks fall into three categories. What are they?
Personal hygiene, Environmental hygiene, Food hygiene
Contaminants fall into three categories. What are they?
Bacterial, chemical and physical