Safety Flash
Cook’s arm scalded while removing food from oven
Cook’s arm scalded while removing food from oven
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 22/22
- Inspection and MaintenanceMachinery and Equipment
- Human factorsMechanical failure
- Manual handling
- Operating and work proceduresPreventive maintenanceRisk assessment
Summary
A cook suffered an arm scald when condensed steam dripped from a tray lid during removal from a head-height oven. The lower oven was out of service, and the cook could not see the lid’s surface. Actions included repairs, maintenance changes, task risk assessment and procedure reviews, and replacement lids.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Manual handling; manual lifting.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Summary
Whilst removing a tray, scalding hot water (condensed steam) on the surface of the lid dripped onto cook’s arm.
IMCA SF 22/22. Themes: inspection and maintenance, machinery and equipment.