Picture Analysis
• There are different ways to communicate. One way is by using our
visual ability to understand things. We can make use of a picture to
gain an idea and reflect on its meaning. Another way is by looking
at each part of the image which gives us clues as to the meaning of
the whole picture.
• Learning the Skill: Analyzing the image to form a new meaning.
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First, is to observe the given picture.
Tell what might happen based on your observations.
Safety Procedures in the Kitchen
Yes! Cooking is fun yet at the same time kitchen
safety necessary. There are extremely dangerous
hazards and tools and equipment that can be found
inside the kitchen premises. Some sharp objects like
knives, open fire by the oven, electrical appliances,
and even bacteria are some of the examples. Always
pay attention to what you’re doing in the kitchen to
prevent serious injuries or accidents. It is a good habit
to develop and observe basic rules of kitchen
awareness and safety.
Kitchen
awareness means being
concern with the
ways to prevent
probable hazards
in the kitchen.
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) was
formulated in 1978 by Bureau of Working
Conditions in compliance with the constitutional
mandate to safeguard the worker’s social and
economic well-being, as well as his physical safety
and health. Accidents can be avoided by being
aware of the different hazards and risks.
TYPES OF HAZARDS
Safety Hazards: injuries due
to unsafe work practices, this
can cause immediate
accidents. Examples are
equipment with hot surfaces
and slippery floors.
Biological Hazards: Caused by
different cross contamination
brought by microorganisms like
viruses, bacteria, fungi parasites
and even pests that make you
sick.
Chemical Hazards: Solid, liquid,
vapour or gaseous substances, dust,
fume or mist that can harm your
body. Example can be cleaning the
kitchen using pesticides.
Ergonomic Hazards: includes
physiological and psychological
demands on the worker,
vibration, extreme
temperatures, such as
repetitive and forceful
movements and awkward
postures arising from improper
work methods and improperly
designed workstations, tools,
and equipment
Physical Hazards:
Examples are noise,
vibration, energy,
weather, electric shock,
radiation and pressure
According to Government of Canada, 2020:
• Hazards define as the source of potential damage,
harm or adverse effects on someone
• Risk means the chance or probability that a person
will be harmed or experience an adverse health
effect caused by a hazard. It may also apply to
situations with property or equipment loss or harmful
effects to the environment.
HAZARD
CAUSE
RISK
EFFECT
Risk assessment defines as a thorough look at your
workplace to identify those things, situations, processes,
etc. that may cause harm, particularly to people.
Risk assessment is the process where you:
Step 1: Identify hazards;
Step 2: analyze or evaluate the risk associated with
that hazard; and
Step 3: determine appropriate ways to eliminate or
control the hazard.
Risk assessment
The following are some specific ways to keep the
kitchen area free from hazards and accidents
Reduce the Pressure
while working
1. Organize the things you
need to use in preparing
and cooking food items.
2. Never run if you are
busy on your work.
3. Focus on your job. Do
not think any distractions
Ensure proper
training
1. To avoid serious injuries, how to store
and use the different tools and equipment
specially the sharp ones.
2. Use appropriate tools in cooking which
it prevent the food from spilling or
contamination.
3. Use all the kitchen equipment and
appliances by following its manual.
4. Knows the proper procedure in lifting or
moving heavy objects and equipment.
Fire Prevention
1. Do not leave stovetop dishes unattended while the
burner is on as this may cause fire.
2. Remember that water will not work and should
not be used when there is a fire in the kitchen stove.
Pour baking soda over the flames to smother grease
fires.
3. Turn off the gas stove or other appliances
appropriately when not in use.
4. Use fire extinguisher when stopping the electrical
fire. Call emergency hotline if it doesn’t stop.
5. Dress properly and wear your PPE. Do not cook
with loose clothes and keep your hair tied if you
don’t want to accidentally catch fire.
Prevent Burns
1. Do not use your hands when
removing a hot lid from a
stovetop dish or handling hot
containers, pans etc.
2. Do not let children grab pans
or pots while cooking. Make
sure to turn the pot handles
away from the stove. Adults
can’t bump them if they are
out of the way
Proper Storage
1. Cutting boards should be stored
vertically to avoid moisture collection.
2. Make storage for each tool depending
on their weight, appearance and
material.
3. Make sure the areas where you are
storing the equipment are clean, dry and
not overcrowded.
4. Use safer chemicals, and get rid of
hazardous ones. Store it in locked cabinets
away from work areas
Sanitation
1. Practice food safety by checking the expiration
date of the product, exercise personal hygiene,
clean all the utensils and equipment, cook foods in
the right temperature, store foods appropriately
and etc.
2. Wash your sponge regularly as the germs can
live in damp sponges or dish clothes. Soaking the
sponge in bleach water is the most effective way to
clean them.
3. Clean all the kitchen areas like sink, countertops,
tables and etc. regularly to promote and maintain
kitchen sanitation.
4. Keep the floor dry by wiping spills immediately.