3.3 First Aid and External Threats

Open Ended

Why is it important for employees in a restaurant or foodservice operation to be trained in first aid?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following injuries would most likely require first aid in a restaurant or foodservice setting?

• Minor heat burns

• Broken bone with visible deformity

• Severe head trauma

• Heart attack

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended first aid step for minor burns according to Table 3.9?

• Apply ointment to the burn area

• Cool the burn under cold running water

• Cover the burn with a sterile gauze bandage

• Take an over-the-counter pain reliever

Fill in the Blank

What are the steps involved in performing CPR as shown in the images and described in the text?

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Open Ended

Why is it important for employees to receive training in both CPR and the Heimlich maneuver?

Fill in the Blank

List two emergencies that employees might have to handle in a foodservice operation.

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered external threats to a restaurant operation?

• Arson

• Theft

• Foodborne-illness outbreaks

• Fire

Fill in the Blank

CPR stands for cardiopulmonary ___.

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you have learned about first aid and external threats, what is one question you still have or something you would like to know more about regarding workplace safety?

Multiple Choice

What are some important responsibilities you have when it comes to first aid in the workplace?

• To keep yourself and others safe

• To ignore minor accidents

• To avoid reporting injuries

• To only help guests, not employees