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Common InjuriesCommon InjuriesPrevention & Prevention &

TreatmentTreatment

Common Hospitality Injuries

Slips, trips & fallsSlips, trips & fallsCuts & abrasionsCuts & abrasionsBurns & scaldsBurns & scalds

Strains, sprains, back injuriesStrains, sprains, back injuriesChemical reactionsChemical reactions

Most injuries can be traced to two sources:

Unsafe employee work practices Unsafe working conditions

At ASC, we are committed to providing the safest possible working conditions for all of our employees.

It is a condition of your employment that you will, at all times, follow ASC safety & sanitation policies and

procedures.

INJURY PREVENTION Slips, trips, & falls!Slips, trips, & falls!

You take hundreds of steps every day, You take hundreds of steps every day, but how many of those steps do you but how many of those steps do you take seriously? By taking a few take seriously? By taking a few minutes to understand how slips, minutes to understand how slips, trips, and falls happen, you can trips, and falls happen, you can prevent needless and painful injuries.prevent needless and painful injuries.

SLIPS!! :to slide along smoothly resulting in a sudden

mishap.• Weather conditions may cause the floors to be wet or the ground to be icy.

• Watch where you are stepping and use caution on wet floors and ice to avoid slipping.

TRIPS!! :to catch the foot on something so as to stumble.

• Damaged steps or misplaced items are major factors in trips.

• Make sure that steps you use often are in good shape and that items (that do not belong on the steps) are out of the way.

• Use handrails when ascending or descending stairs.

FALLS!! :to descend freely by the force of gravity.

Eliminate the hazard when possible (i.e. broken chair, unstable ladder, etc...)

Practice good judgement - Don’t lean back in chairs, don’t climb on unstable shelving or tables.

PROPER FOOTWEAR• Use good judgement

with regard to footwear while on duty. Be certain footwear is in good condition and appropriate to your job function and outside weather condition.

• Use special personal protective footwear when the job requires it.

OTHER HAZARDSPrevent a potential Prevent a potential injury by cleaning up injury by cleaning up spills and wet floorsspills and wet floors..Keep isles and Keep isles and walkways clear of walkways clear of clutter or clutter or obstructions.obstructions.Pick up objects Pick up objects

and move and move extension cords to extension cords to eliminate the eliminate the potential for potential for injury.injury.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?WHAT CAN YOU DO? If something is creating If something is creating

a potential hazard a potential hazard fix itfix it (clean it up - move it).(clean it up - move it).

Place signs to Place signs to warn warn othersothers of the potential of the potential hazard.hazard.

If you can not fix it - If you can not fix it - Place a work orderPlace a work order

REMEMBER!!!UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS:

The routine use of The routine use of appropriate appropriate barrier precautionsbarrier precautions to prevent skin to prevent skin and mucous membrane exposure and mucous membrane exposure when contact with blood or other when contact with blood or other body fluids of any individual may body fluids of any individual may occur or is anticipated.occur or is anticipated.

Universal PrecautionsUniversal Precautions apply to blood apply to blood and to all other body fluids with and to all other body fluids with potential for spreading any potential for spreading any infections.infections.

Protect Yourself – Universal Precautions

TREAT ALL BLOOD AND BODY FLUIDS AS POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS!

The person should clean up their own bodily fluids if they are able.

First aid - use gloves, have as little contact as possible with blood or body fluids.

Wash hands with antibacterial soap after contact.

After contact, flush eyes and face with fresh water for several minutes.

Clean-Up and Safe Housekeeping

After an accident, the entire area must be cleaned with bleach solution.

Any contaminated food must be discarded. Cleaning equipment must be disinfected. Wear gloves while cleaning, apron or goggles if

appropriate. Restrict access to the area. Use disposable towels - dispose of all cleanup

materials in biohazard bags and buckets.

First Aid for CutsRemember to use universal precautions!!

CUTS:1. Cleanse area thoroughly with soap and warm water, carefully washing away any dirt.2. Apply direct pressure to wound until bleeding stops.3. Put sterile bandage on wound.4. If cut is deep, get to a doctor as quickly as possible.ABRASIONS (SCRATCHES):1. Wash thoroughly with soap and warm water.2. If it bleeds or oozes, bandage it to protect it from infection.SIGNS OF A INFECTED WOUND:1. swelling2. redness3. pain4. may cause fever5. presence of pus

All open wounds must be covered when working in food

service areas!

First Aid for Burns Never put butter or greasy ointments on a

burn. They seal heat into the wound and may cause infection. Burn gel may be used for more serious burns.

Always seek medical attention if...* Victim is a child or elderly* Burn covers more than one body part* Burn is located on any sensitive area of the body (hands, face, eyes, feet, etc.)* Burn is third degree* Burn is caused by chemicals

How serious is the burn?First, second, third degree First degree burns damage the outer layer of skin.

CHARACTERISTICS:rednessmild painswelling

TREATMENT: Immediately submerge the affected part in cold water. Hold it under cold running water, or place cold, wet cloths

on it until the pain decreases. Cover with a clean, dry gauze dressing for protection.

Second degree burns go through to the second layer of skin.

CHARACTERISTICS:blistersrough, red skinswellingextreme pain

TREATMENT: Immerse in cold water or have cold, wet cloths applied to it

immediately.

Gently blot area dry. Do not rub. Rubbing may break the blister, opening it to infection.

Cover wound with dry, sterile bandage. If burn is located on arm or leg, keep limb elevated as much

as possible.Second degree burns should heal within a few weeks.

Third degree burns are less painful than second degree burns because the nerve cells in the affected tissue are actually destroyed, but the damage is greater. The burn goes through to the third layer of skin.

CHARACTERISTICS: whitish or charred appearanceTREATMENT:

Do not remove any clothing near or at the site of the burn Do not apply cold water or medication to the burn. Place clean, dry cloths (i.e. strips of a clean sheet) over the

damaged area.

If burns are on arms or legs, keep the limbs elevated above the level of the heart.

If victim has burns on face, check frequently to make sure he is not having difficulty breathing.Get victim to a hospital at once.

CHEMICAL BURNS

TREATMENT: Remove clothing on or near the burn area. Never pull

clothing over the head with a chemical burn. You may need to cut the clothing.

Wash the area thoroughly with low pressure water for at least 20 minutes.

Use an eyewash to thoroughly flood the eyes.

Apply a clean dressing to the area. Get medical attention as soon as possible.

Notify Supervisor• Employees should

immediately report all work related injuries to their supervisor.

• Place a work order to get the problem fixed.

EMERGENCY FIRST AID If you are the first on the scene of an accident

that results in an injury or serious illness, you may be the only link between a victim and emergency medical care. Your role is to take action, whether by providing first aid, seeking medical help or calling 911. Your actions may improve the victims chance of recovery.

The following slides will provide specific information from The American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) on basic first aid procedures.

BLEEDING Apply direct pressure to the

wound (at this time a direct pressure bandage may be used). Elevate (do not further harm)

Pressure Point additional pressure may be applied to a pressure point to help reduce bleeding.

Be sure to wear gloves.

CARE FOR SHOCK Keep the victim laying

down (if possible). Elevate legs 10-12 inches…

unless you suspect a spinal injury or broken bones.

Cover the victim to maintain body temperature.

Provide the victim with plenty of fresh air.

If victim begins to vomit - place them on their left side.

Call 911.

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION CPR ABC’s

Airway - Open the airway with the tilt-chin method.

Breath - give two breaths.

Check circulation.

If there is no pulse or breathing…..(next slide)

CPR Continued

… Perform chest compressions. 15 compressions and two breaths.

Count = 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5…&15 Call 911.

RESCUE BREATHING11 breath every breath every 55 seconds - 12 per seconds - 12 per

minute.minute.

Compressions : ventilations = 15:2Compressions : ventilations = 15:2

OTHER FIRST AID PROCEDURES COVERED BY

ASHIBurn CareBurn CareNeck and Back InjuriesNeck and Back InjuriesHeat Exhaustion/Heat StrokeHeat Exhaustion/Heat StrokeHypothermia/Frost BiteHypothermia/Frost BiteSevere Allergic ReactionsSevere Allergic ReactionsBites and StingsBites and StingsFaints/Passing OutFaints/Passing Out