OHS in Cookery

Occupational Health and Safety

In Cookery

OHS

• OHS deals with the social, mental, and physical well-being of workers in all occupations.

• Primarily concerned with the prevention of damage to and loss of lives and properties and also the protection of workers from work-related.

Hazards

Risk

TYPES OF hazards

Physical hazard

Chemical hazard

BIOLOGICAL HAZARD

Ergonomic hazard

Electric shock hazard

Safety MEASURES

Fire

• Never leave cooking unattended
• Unplug all electric equipment that are not in use
• Repair or discard defective appliances

Electrocution

• Never plug or unplug appliances with wet hands or feet
• Turn off the appliances before unplugging
• Do not touch open wires

Safety MEASURES

Burns

• Lift the lid away from your face when peeking into a boiling pot
• Turn pot and pan handles away from you or in a walking path to prevent knocking off accidentally
• Let the pot or pan cool down a bit before handling, use pot holders for safety

Cuts and wounds

• Throw away broken glass
• Store knives safely in a knife block
• Do not attempt to catch a falling knife

Good kitchen hygiene

• Remove rings or any unnecessary items wearable, and wash hands properly before you start.

• Wear proper kitchen attire.

• Clean the counters and any tools to be used.

• Wash fruit and veggies.

• Keep raw food chilled.