Personal Protective Equipment (PPE's)
These are worn to keep wet floors, spills and slick surfaces from becoming a slip and fall hazard.
What are slip resistant shoes?
Hot food should be kept hot, and cold food should be kept this way.
What is cold?
This is the most common cause of slips in hotel kitchens and housekeeping areas.
What is wet floors?
This PPE must be worn when handling cleaning chemicals that could plash into the eyes
What are safety goggles?
You should clean and sanitize this after preparing raw food.
What are cutting boards, knives, and surfaces?
Items left in walkways can cause this type of accident.
What are trips?
This federal agency sets and enforces standards for personal protective equipment in the workplace.
What is OSHA?
This is when food sits too long at room temperature and can make people sick
What is the danger zone?
These should be secured or covered to prevent people from tripping.
What are loose cables or cords?
THis PPE is required when handling pool chemicals such as chlorine due to splash and inhalation risks.
What is chemical resistant PPE?
This should be used when handling ready-to-eat food to avoid direct hand contact.
What are gloves (or utensils)?
This unsafe behavior increases fall risk when carrying items that block your line of sight.
What is not being able to see where you’re walking (obstructed view)?
This official OSHA document outlines an employer's responsibilities for selective, providing, and maintaining PPE.
What is OSHA's PPE standard?
This is what can happen when bacteria spread from one food or surface to another.
What is cross-contamination?
This type of footwear hazard occurs when soles are worn down and lose grip over time.
What is reduced tread on shoes?