KP: Basic Kitchen Safety

Injuries such as bursitis, tendonitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome can result from ___________________.

• heat exhaustion

• lacerations & abrasions

• repetitive movements

The federal agency responsible for measuring market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy is the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

• True

• False

_____________ must take responsibility to protect the safety and health of employees.

• Workers

• Employers

In an emergency, the first rule is to not make the situation worse.

• True

• False

Employees or customers who have fallen and received neck or back injuries should not be __________because that could make the problem even worse.

• still

• moved

One common causes for slips and fall is:

• carrying dishes or supplies around corners

• walking or running on slippery surfaces

• working around ice bins

• all of the above

It is ok to leave a spill on the floor.

• True

• False

When working in a kitchen, employees should wear what type of shoes:

• open-toe

• high heels

• non-slip

• sandals

Hold containers of liquids closer to your body with elbows __________ to reduce risk of spills

• at sides

• bent

• straight out

While serving food and bussing tables, employees should assume good posture to prevent from back, neck, and shoulder strains and sprains.

• True

• False