WorksheetsKP: Basic Kitchen Safety
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 12mins
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
It is good practice to carry excessive numbers of plates or other items.
True
False
When balancing multiple items on a serving tray, place the heaviest items to the outside.
Ture
False
Do not pass food over people's heads or across their bodies.
True
False
During garbage removal, stress on back and hands, and the risk of spills, can be reduced by using garbage cans with wheels.
True
False
___________ designs are meant to minimize physical effort and discomfort so as to maximize efficiency.
Food
Economic
Ergonomic
Irregular tear-like wound:
laceration
abrasion
puncture
Top most layer of skin is scraped off:
laceration
abrasion
puncture
Caused by an object puncturing the skin:
laceration
abrasion
puncture
_________Standards require that supervisors evaluate tasks to determine hazards that would likely be present.
FDA
OSHA
EPA
Use a _____________for safe, stable chopping, and cutting.
plate
counter
cutting board
It is ok put dirty knives into the sink or other places where they might not be seen.
True
False
Knives should be sharp so less pressure is needed.
True
False
Carry knives point up, sharp edge forward, at your front, angled toward the body.
True
False
Do not try to catch a falling knife.
True
False
It is a good idea to wear loose clothing, aprons, and jewelry around kitchen equipment.
True
False
Remove plugs from equipment by pulling on the plug, NOT the _________.
panel
machine
cord
________________________occurs when the body is exposed to such high temperatures that it begins to circulate mass amounts of blood to the skin (in order to eliminate heat through perspiration).
A break out
dehydration
heat exhaustion
During ______________________the body stops sweating - sweating allows our bodies to cool off.
heat stroke
heat exhaustion
dehydration
A symptom of heat stoke is:
Severe headache
mental confusion
loss of consciousness
all of the above
It is a good idea to use metal or foil in a microwave.
True
False
_____________________a program that employers must implement so that workers receive training, have access to warning labels, and have access to Material Safety Data Sheets.
Chemical Standards
Hazard Communication Standard
Cleaning Standard
Employers should automate the dispensing of cleaning chemicals to avoid employee contact with chemicals
True
False
It is the foodservice employee's responsibility to clean up and throw away any medical needles found in the establishment's restrooms.
True
False
PPE stands for:
People Protect the Environment
Persons Protect the Environment
Personal Protective Equipment
Gloves can protect against chemicals, contamination and infection.
True
False
