WHAT’S AT STAKE?
When we think of injuries from lifting in a healthcare workplace, we are likely to think of back injuries resulting from patient lifts. However, these injuries can happen to workers in any department, including food service.WHAT’S THE DANGER?
Consider these situations which can lead to stress and strain injuries in kitchen workers:- Lifting and carrying full pots and pans in the kitchen.
- Lifting and carrying drums and bags of food.
- Bending into deep freezers and fryers to clean inside them.
- Lifting and stacking dishwasher trays.
- Carrying plates and glasses in trays.
- Reaching across counters and into storage shelves.
HOW TO […]
This content is for BHHC Safety Center policy holders.
If you are a BHHC policy holder, login to access compliant safety training, tools and videos.
Don’t have a username and password? Click here to register and get instant access.
Don’t know if you are still a BHHC policy holder? Questions regarding online services and registration may be directed to BHHC’s Customer Care Center at (888) 495-8949.
This content is for BHHC Safety Center policy holders.
If you are a BHHC policy holder, login to access compliant safety training, tools and videos.
Don’t have a username and password? Click here to register and get instant access.
Don’t know if you are still a BHHC policy holder? Questions regarding online services and registration may be directed to BHHC’s Customer Care Center at (888) 495-8949.
New Safety Talks
New Safety Talks
Upcoming Events & Webinars
TIna Tsonis2024-10-16T15:53:28-07:00
Dec 4 – Strategic Mindset Shift: Paving the Way for OHS Success in 2025 (Part 1)
TIna Tsonis2024-10-16T15:49:59-07:00