6 types of kitchen hazards
How to control hazards and risks in the kitchen.
Commercial Kitchen Safety: The Don’ts
The ten most important situations to avoid when promoting commercial kitchen safety are:
1.
Overloading the oven
Overloading an oven beyond capacity can damage your appliance, or worse, start a fire.
What are common kitchen hazards and how to avoid them
Follow manufacturer instructions regarding the oven’s capacity and be mindful of the weight and volume limit.
2. Storing/Using plastic in ovens
Do not use plastic containers to heat or cook food in ovens.
The material in plastic containers is flammable and can start a fire in the kitchen.
3. Using a damaged microwave oven
Avoid using microwave ovens that have damaged parts or doors.
10 kitchen hazards and solutionsThese can cause sparks, or worse - radiation emission, and are a major risk to commercial kitchen safety.
4. Splashes from hot oil
Instruct staff to avoid dumping prepped items into fryers and pans. The splatter from hot oil leads to serious burn injuries.
5.
Placing hot glass on wet surfaces
When placed on water or wet surfaces, hot glass tends to crack and combust. Not only do