WORKPLACE
SAFETY &
EMERGENCIES
Ch. 30 HS
SAFETY VS. EMERGENCIES
Safety – consists of action taken to prevent accidents and
emergencies
Accident – is an unexpected event caused by carelessness
or ignorance that results in harm to people or property
Emergency – is an unforeseen event that can cause harm
to people and property
Safety Procedures – include everything done to prevent
an accident or emergency
Emergency Procedures – include everything done to
respond to an emergency that has already occurred
Section 2
THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY
Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHS Act) – requires
employers to make the workplace free of hazards that
might cause injury or death to employees
 Hazard – is a situation that could result in an accident or
emergency
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) – is
the federal agency responsible for making sure that the
laws and regulations of the OSH Act are followed
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY
OSH Act requirement is the RIGHT TO KNOW
 Requirement states that the employer must inform all
employees about any toxic or dangerous materials that they use
in the workplace
For each hazardous substance used in the workplace, the
employer must get a material safety data sheet from the
manufacturer
 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) – is a form that is
completed by the manufacturer for each hazardous substance it
makes
STATE & LOCAL SAFETY REGULATIONS
 Building Codes must be enforced during construction, remodeling,
and operation of the business
 Certificate of Occupancy – is issued by a city or county building inspector after she or
he approves the building for business
 Ensure that the foundation is prepared properly and that it can pass a stress test
 Also cover fire prevention, structural safety, the size and number of rooms allowed,
required exits, cover ventilation, refrigeration, heating, and sanitary equipment for
buildings
 Fire Safety Codes for building make sure that a building is
constructed to minimize the chance of fire and to slow down the
spread of fire
 Cover construction materials, interior fabrics, entrance and exit requirements, smoke
alarm installment and maintenance, fire alarm installation and maintenance, and
sprinkler system installation and maintenance
STATE & LOCAL SAFETY REGULATIONS
Health Inspections – are regularly conducted by the local
health department
 Include the kitchen, storage, bar, and restaurant areas
 Inspectors look for compliance with sanitation standards, the absence of pests,
proper care and handling of food, proper food storage techniques, and correct
temperatures of wash water
Liquor License is granted by the state.
 Businesses are required to attend safety lessons on the procedures for selling
and serving alcoholic beverages
 Help protect public from drunk drivers
Section 3
SAFETY & ACCIDENT
PREVENTION
CASES OF ACCIDENTS
Four major causes of accidents
 A poor accident prevention plan
 Employee lack of knowledge and skills
 Employee negligence
 Employee fatigue
First two are the responsibility of the business
Last two are the responsibility of the employees
PREVENTION PROGRAMS
 Rules and Policies
 Establish a safety committee
 Include at least one representative from each department
 Safety Training
 Compliance – following of rules and policies
 Safety Training should cover three areas: general safety rules, specific job-related safety rules, and
safety attitude
 General safety rules apply to everyone in company
 Specific job-related safety training should be tailored to each specific job
 All safety training should promote the importance of safety
 Safety Inspections
 Are part of the job descriptions of many employees in foodservice, security, and engineering
 Should be conducted on a regular basis
EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY
 Negligence – includes behaviors such as carelessness, laziness,
ignoring the rules, and improper use of equipment
 Prevent negligence by paying attention to their work, asking questions when
unsure of what to do, and following all rules and policies
 Fatigue – is tiredness that can be caused by physical exertion, stress,
or lack of sleep
Section 4
EMERGENCIES
EMERGENCY ACTION PLANS
 Emergency Action Plan – is a detailed, usually written, plan that
describes what to do in case of an emergency
 Five General Categories
 Fire
 Flammable Liquid – is a liquid that catches fire easily and burns quickly
 Natural Disasters
 Medical Emergencies
 Industrial Accidents
 Civil Disturbances
EVACUATION PLANS
 Evacuation – is the orderly movement of people out of a dangerous
location
 Covers the following six elements:
 Conditions
 Chain of Command
 Routes and Exits
 Clearly marked and well lit
 Wide enough to accommodate the number of people
 Unobstructed and clear of debris
 Unlikely to expose evacuating people to additional hazards
 People with Special Needs
 Shutdown Duties
 Accounting for Employees and Guests
Section 5
MINOR EMERGENCIES
IS ONE THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE THE HELP OF
AN EXPERT
SMALL FIRES
A fire needs three things to keep burning: fuel, oxygen, and
heat
 Called the FIRE TRIANGLE
 If you remove one, you will extinguish the fire
 Fire Extinguisher – is a container filled with materials that will put
out a fire
 Three basic types of fires:
 Paper – Class A fire extinguisher
 Combustible – easy to burn
 Grease – Class B fire extinguisher
 Electrical – Class C fire extinguisher
 ABC Extinguisher is a universal fire extinguisher that can be used on all class fires
MINOR INJURIES
 Minor Injury – is an injury that does not require the help of an
expert
 Includes small cuts and scrapes, bruises, and small burns
 First aid kits should be located where employees can easily access them
Section 6
MAJOR EMERGENCIES
MAJOR EMERGENCIES
 Major Emergencies – is an emergency that requires professional help
or is life-threatening
 Follow General Procedures
DISASTERS
 Include natural disasters, industrial accidents, and civil disturbances
 Weather includes blizzards, hurricanes, lightning, thunderstorms, and
tornadoes
 Other natural disasters include volcanoes and earthquakes
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
 Can happen at anytime, at any place
 Hospitality workers should be first aide and CPR trained
 CPR – is a first aid procedure to help someone who heart has stopped beating
 Calling for Help
 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) – consists of emergency medical professionals and medical
equipment, which are brought to the scene in an ambulance
 Paramedic (Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)) – an emergency medical professional
 First Aid – is treatment given to an injured or suddenly ill person before
professional medical care arrives
 All restaurant works should know the HEIMLICH MANUEVER
 Abdominal Thrust – is a first aid procedure designed to force a stuck object out of the throat