3.5
General hazards
General rules for working in the kitchen
In general a huge range of hazards can arise in the kitchen. You must therefore wear the prescribed
protective clothing in the kitchen, and in particular wear protective gloves when working with the kitch‐
en appliances.
The following section describes the nature of these hazards, what effect they have and how you can
avoid them.
Spraying into hot fat
In the kitchen, water spray and splashing, for instance when using a water jet or spray, can cause the
following hazards:
Projectile-like dispersal of fat-and-water mixture
When?
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If water is sprayed into containers holding hot fat, causing the water to vaporize rapidly
How can I avoid the hazard?
Wear specified protective clothing, in particular protective gloves
Do not spray into hot fat
Spraying water onto hot surfaces
In the kitchen, water spray and splashing, for instance when using a water jet or spray, can cause the
following hazards:
Risk of scalding from splashing water
When?
■
If water is sprayed onto hot surfaces, e.g. into a cooking chamber
How can I avoid the hazard?
Do not spray onto hot surfaces
Wear specified protective clothing, in particular protective gloves
Damp kitchen floor
In the kitchen, condensate running out during cooking, for instance, can cause the following hazards:
Risk of slipping on damp kitchen floor
Where?
■
In front of the appliances
How can I avoid the hazard?
Ensure that the floor around the appliance is dry at all times
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