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| An unplanned, undesirable event that can cause property damage, injuries or fatalities, time lost from work, or disruptions of work. |
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| Each operation needs to have forms for reporting injuries or illnesses involving both guests and employees. The investigation involves eight steps: 1. Record information as soon as possible after the event occurs, ideally within one hour. Use OSHA-required forms as well as appropriate corporate or company forms. 2. Include a description of the event, the date, and two signatures on accident report forms. 3. Collect physical evidence or take pictures at the site. 4. Interview all people involved and any witnesses. 5. Determine as clearly as possible the sequence of events, the causes and effects, and the actions taken. 6. Submit reports to OSHA, the insurance carrier, lawyer, and corporate headquarters, as appropriate. Keep copies of all reports and photographs for your files. 7. Keep all employees informed of procedures and hazards that arise from the situation. 8. If they aren't already available, post emergency phone numbers in public places. |
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| The deliberate and malicious burning of property. |
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| These fire safety systems operate even when no one is in the facility and usually include a type of heat detector that releases dry or wet chemicals, carbon dioxide, or inert gases. |
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| cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (CAR-dee-oh PULL-man-air-ee ree- SUHS-i-TAY-shun): |
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| Restores breathing and heartbeat to injured persons who show no signs of breathing or a pulse. |
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| Usually involve wood, paper, cloth, or cardboard and typically happen in dry-storage areas, dining areas, garbage areas, and restrooms. |
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| Usually involve flammable liquids and grease and typically start in kitchens and maintenance areas. |
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| Usually involve live electrical equipment and typically occur in motors, switches, cords, circuits, and wiring. |
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| A plan designed to protect workers, guests, and property in the case of an emergency or disaste |
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| Routes planned to give everyone at least two ways out of the building to a safe meeting place in case of emergency. |
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| Medical treatment given to an injured person either for light injuries or until more complete treatment can be provided by emergency service or other health care providers. |
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| flame detectors: Work by reacting to the movement of flames. |
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| A safety inspection of facilities, equipment, employee practices, and management practices. The purpose of a general safety audit is to judge the level of safety in the operation. |
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| Hazard Communication Standard (HCS): |
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| Also called Right-to-Know and HAZCOM. This safety standard requires that all employers notify their employees about chemical hazards present on the job and train employees to use these materials safely. |
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| Items (including chemicals) that cause short- or long-term injuries or illnesses. |
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| Work by reacting to heat. Detect fires where there is no smoke. They are activated by the significant increase of temperature associated with fire. |
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| Heimlich maneuver (HIME-lick mah- NOO-ver): |
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| Removes food or other obstacles from the airway of a choking person. |
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| The legal responsibility that one person has to another. |
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| Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS): |
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| A report OSHA requires from chemical manufacturers and suppliers for each hazardous chemical they sell. |
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| An event in which property damage or injury is narrowly avoided. |
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| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): |
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| The federal agency that creates and enforces safety related standards and regulations in the workplace. |
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| A summary of occupational injuries and illnesses that each operation maintains throughout the year. |
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| Materials, situations, or things (including chemicals) that can cause damage to property and immediate injury. |
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| All the property around a restaurant or foodservice establishment. |
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| safety program guidelines: |
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| Designed to meet the specific needs of the operation, these guidelines are based on existing safety practices and the insurance carrier's requirements. |
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| Work by reacting to smoke. Smoke detectors require a flow of air in order to work well and should not be used in food preparation areas. |
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