Galley Safety

Safety Management System 2007

SMS ST024 2007

 

Follow these guidelines to help prevent accidents

while working in the galley:

 

1. Wear safety shoes at all times.

2. Mop floors frequently to remove grease and oil build-up to prevent slips. Keep floor DRY. Always rope off or place WET FLOOR signs when mopping.

3. Keep stove, grease traps, stovetops and hood clean of grease to prevent fire hazard.

4. Use only dry oven mitts, cloths or towels to handle hot cooking utensils.

5. Two people should move large containers with HOT coffee, soup or water. Warn other people before moving these hot containers.
  1. Turn the handles of cooking utensils away from the edge of the stove to prevent utensil from being hit or knocked off of the stove.
  2. Never leave open oven doors unattended.

8. Never place cooking utensils on the floor.

9. Turn heat-generating equipment off when not in use.

10. De-energize equipment before cleaning.

11. Keep trashcans in low traffic areas.

12. Wear a clean apron.

  1. Never leave deep fat fryer unattended while in use.

    2. 14. Use care in stocking shelves. Push items back from edge of shelving to ensure

    that they don’t fall out upon opening cabinet door.

  2. Communicate with your co-workers if you are behind someone or coming around

a blind corner. This is important as someone may be handling hot items.