Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. 135 9 Safety in the Kitchen Reading Prep Before reading the chapter, skim the photos and their captions. As you are reading, determine how these concepts contribute to the ideas presented in the text. Culinary Terminology kitchen hood fire suppression system, p. 147 Academic Terminology Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), p. 135 heat exhaustion, p. 141 heatstroke, p. 141 cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), p. 143 automated external defibrillator (AED), p. 144 prudent, p. 145 fire extinguisher, p. 145 Objectives After reading this chapter, you will be able to • summarize the roles of government, employers, and employees in creating a safe workplace. • explain how the professional culinary uniform promotes safety. • recall common kitchen injuries and summarize steps to prevent or respond to accidents in the kitchen. • implement basic fire prevention and safety practices. • recognize content to include in an emergency readiness plan. Any seasoned foodservice professional will tell you the kitchen can be a dangerous place. Most chefs can tell stories of injuries that they or their coworkers have sustained on-the-job. The kitchen is a fast-paced and stressful place. Add sharp knives, powerful machines, open flame, steam, and boiling liquids to this setting and the risk for an acci- dent increases. Safety issues are not limited to the kitchen. Foodservice workers must be prepared to respond to emergency situa- tions that arise while serving customers. Foodservice and hospitality industries include environments from the dining room to room service. The safety information presented in this chapter is not limited to the kitchen or even the dining room. Safety is serious business. The Safe Workplace Who is responsible for a safe workplace? According to the US government, it is the employer’s job to provide a safe workplace. Employers are required to train and super- vise their employees in safe work practices. To ensure this happens, the government established the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in 1970. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the governmental agency that defines and enforces safe working conditions. Employers can contact OSHA for safety advice. Employees can contact OSHA to report an unsafe working environment. By law, all workplaces must post OSHA’s safety and Build Vocab Build Vocab